Introduction:

Vajdahunyad Castle can be found on the Pest side, in the city park called Városliget. It is a very nice and diverse, but for some reasons underrated photo spot in Budapest.

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Background:

Originally it was built out of wood and other poor materials, because it was meant to be something temporary, an exhibition during Hungary's millennial celebrations in 1896. But it became so popular that later they rebuilt it out of stone and bricks.

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The type of photography Vajdahunyad Castle fits:

With such a stunning and diverse architecture (all buildings are different there!) and the huge park around the place, Vajdahunyad Castle is a fantastic location for any kind of photo shoots.

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Best season for a photo shoot at this spot:

This stunning area provides a perfect backdrop for your portraits throughout the whole year.

NOTE: Between late autumn and mid spring the park is not so green, as mostly there are no leaves on the trees.

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Best time during the day for a photo shoot at this spot:

I recommend to start early in the morning (but not at sunrise) in order to catch the best available lights and to beat the crowds. The latest recommended start time is 07:30-08:00AM. After that time the area can get crowded. There is no entrance fee.

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Outfit recommendations:

Apart from the park's green colors, in general the background here is mostly brownish and yellowish. I recommend to wear colors in case you'd like to have colorful pictures. Having usually a bit darker tones and busy backgrounds I recommend to wear lighter pastel colors to avoid blending into the surroundings.

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Outfit change possibilities at the Vajdahunyad Castle area:

Changing outfit is possible only outside in the street.