Postcards Spring 2023 Canada Edition | Page 75

Matild Palace , Budapest , Hungary , UNESCO World Heritage Site
BUDAPEST , HUNGARY

MATILD PALACE

A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Matild Palace welcomes guests with a distinctive ambiance representative of its Hungarian heritage and is unmistakably beautiful from the moment you step in through the front doors . Built in 1902 during the Belle Epoque era , the palace was developed under the patronage of Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to serve as the social hub of Budapest . Today this transformed UNESCO World Heritage Site offers travelers regal luxury through its tastefully furnished rooms and suites – many overlooking the Danube river – a remarkable history , and a new era of gastronomy by Wolfgang Puck . Outside the hotel , guests are within walking distance of other worthy UNESCO Sites , including the Banks of the Danube , the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue . These sites possess the remains of monuments such as the Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic castle of Buda , which have influenced Hungarian architecture through various periods . Budapest is one of the world ’ s outstanding urban landscapes and illustrates the significant periods in the history of the Hungarian capital . Just a couple hours outside the city , wine lovers can enjoy the journey to the Tokaj Wine Region and the historical and cultural landscape offered there . In contrast , others may stay in the city center to visit one of the local wine bars providing exceptional tastings from the region . Whether exploring near or far , the Matild Palace is a welcoming home base , combining luxurious surroundings with authentic experiences , providing a spectacular gateway to the magic of Budapest and all it has to offer .

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