Court Theatre of Buda

Karmelita was build in 1763 but its history dates back to 13th century. In the beginning, I mean 1270's there was a Franciscan church. Later, as fate of most churches in Hungary it was used as a mosque during the Ottoman era (1541-1699) and then demolished during the Battle of Buda (1686) when Habsburgs were trying to take Buda back. The Carmelite monks constructed a monastery at its location in 1763, which was later turned into a theater in 1787. It used to showcase German plays. The first Hungarian play in the world was performed here in 1790. Patronized by the government officers, it could house 1200 persons at a time. Today, it functions as the Office of Prime minister and his Cabinet. Former stage hall has been reconstructed as it was when Karmelita used to be a Church

Beautifully renovated.

Compared to the rest of Budapest there isn't a lot to see here, especially if one is coming before spring.

The Court Theater of Buda was built in 1763 as a Carmelite church and monastery. Today, this magnificent and impressive building is a government office.

Very nice building , stunning view and also surroundings are full of attractions. Unfortunately the Hungarian retarded dictator, Viktor Orban moved in, just to show that he can do anything with his country...:(( if we do not take care he will steal this nice building as well..