Karakas Pasha’s Tower

This corner bastion and cannon tower, a memento of the 1541–1686 Ottoman occupation, was built around 1620 by Karakas Mehmed, the Pasha of Buda. It has survived multiple sieges.
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Tip

Between the Riding Hall and the tower you’ll find a drinking fountain and restrooms—handy on longer walks.

Fun Fact

In Turkish, “Karakas” means “black-browed.”