From June 14, football enthusiasts can take over the Öntőház courtyard of the Várkert Bazaar, which was renovated 10 years ago. All European Championship matches can be followed for free on a giant screen.
On the specially designed fan terrace, not only a unique atmosphere but also a wonderful view of the Danube awaits all interested, the National Hauszmann Programme writes. Fans can also buy refreshing drinks on-site. At the foot of the prestigious walls of the Buda Castle, football will take centre stage, and among the diverse program offerings characteristic of the Várkert Bazaar, the cheer “Go, Hungarians!” can resound again.
Watch European Championship matches in Buda Castle
Fans watching a football match in the Várkert Bazaar on 23 June 2021. Photo: Nemzeti Sport
For the first time during the 2021 European Championship, one of Budapest’s most beautiful cultural spaces became a fan venue. Due to its great success, this year, in cooperation with the Nemzeti Sport and the National Széchényi Library, we are awaiting visitors interested in football with special programs.
The set-up giant screen and the accompanying fan terrace will meet the needs of every supporter who wants to follow the decisive matches of the Hungarian national team in a unique environment. At the venue, which can accommodate hundreds of people, our event series will be accompanied by programs related to the world of football, discussions, film screenings, quizzes, and a special exhibition.
Football will take centre stage at several locations in the Buda Castle District. From June 14, visitors are welcomed with a unique exhibition, which will partly be outdoors and partly in the inner spaces of the National Széchényi Library. The exhibition titled “Football of All Times” aims to present the relationship between sport and culture through Hungarian football successes.
On the ramp leading to the fan terrace, the Gloriette, visitors can see one part of the exhibition, which recalls the early period of Hungarian football and one of the heydays of poster art. At the level of the Buda Castle, visitors will be welcomed with football memorabilia, including, among other things, the toto (football pool) inseparable from the world of football, while at the National Széchényi Library, visitors can view Hungarian football’s moving image moments and browse period newspaper reports.
Photo: Nemzeti Sport
Before and after the matches, it is worth taking a pleasant walk in the revitalised city district. Our developments in the Buda Castle District, reborn under the National Hauszmann Program, have already been admired by many prominent figures in Hungarian sports. The stunningly beautiful St. Stephen’s Hall, restored to its original form and opened in 2021, has already been visited by more than a quarter of a million people, including the Hungarian national team’s head coach, Marco Rossi, who found the room impressive.
Just like Hungarian football, the worthy renewal of the Buda Castle District, a symbolic place of the nation and its historical heritage, is a matter for all of us. Let’s cheer together for success.
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