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Nestled in Buda Castle, on the right bank of the Danube, the Hungarian National Gallery ( Magyar Nemzeti Galeria<\/em> in Hungarian or MNG) is home to the largest collection of Hungarian art in the country. It is one of the best museums in the capital!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f<\/strong> Do not confuse the Hungarian National Gallery with the Hungarian National Museum<\/a>, located in the former city of Pest and dedicated to the history of Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 The Captain\u2019s tip<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddd0 Want to know more about the history of Budapest?<\/strong> Captain Ulysses highly recommends this free guided tour of the city<\/a><\/mark>. It\u2019s up to you to choose how much you wish to tip the tour guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca4 Are you looking for a hotel in Budapest?<\/strong> Be sure to check out the Captain’s article: Where to stay in Budapest? Advice & recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb Planning your trip to Budapest?<\/strong> Take a look the Captain’s detailed article on the best things to do: A Guide to Budapest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 Planning a family adventure to Budapest?<\/strong> Discover all of the Captain\u2019s top tips in the article: Exploring Budapest with the Kids: Family-Friendly Activities<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the Hungarian National Gallery gathers collections dating back as far as the Hungarian conquest, it is best known for its altarpieces dating from the late Gothic period as well as for its collections from the 19 th<\/sup> and 20 th<\/sup> centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The museum’s collections are diverse and varied: historical scenes, portraits, landscapes, Art Nouveau, Cubism, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Middle ages<\/strong> : the former throne room is home to a collection of late Gothic altarpieces (15 th<\/sup> and 16 th<\/sup> centuries). The museum also showcases Baroque works inspired by Austrian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc4919 th<\/sup> and 20 th<\/sup><\/strong><\/strong> centuries<\/strong> : the Gallery exhibits a large collection of paintings and sculptures from the 19 th<\/sup> and 20 th<\/sup> centuries, including pieces from famous Hungarian artists, among whom Mikl\u00f3s Izs\u00f3, Mih\u00e1ly Munk\u00e1csy, L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Pa\u00e1l, K\u00e1roly Lotz, P\u00e1l Szinyei Merse, Bertalan Sz\u00e9kely, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Photographs<\/strong> : the Hungarian National Gallery is also home to a large collection of photographs, including photos from Brassai and Ervin Marton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Panoramic views on Budapest: <\/strong>from the terraces surrounding the dome, you will have a panoramic view on Budapest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to the Hungarian National Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To get to the Hungarian National Gallery, head for the district of Buda, on the right bank of the Danube. The museum is located in Buda Castle, dating from the 14 th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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