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Fisherman's Bastion

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
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Fisherman's Bastion

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Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary, is a fairy-tale-like fortress and viewing terrace perched on Castle Hill. With its fairytale turrets, arcades, and picturesque white walls, the bastion offers breathtaking views of the Danube River and the city of Budapest. Built in the late 19th century, the bastion's design was inspired by medieval architecture and serves as a tribute to the fishermen who once defended this part of the city walls.

Visitors can explore its seven turrets, each representing one of the Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin. Fisherman's Bastion is a must-visit destination for panoramic vistas and architectural beauty in Budapest.

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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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What visitors are saying

Aleksandra Baranska
Aleksandra Baranska
in the last week

A very nice place to visit for free. You can take very nice pictures there. There are some shops and coffee places, but they are always full. The best part is Matthias Church with its beautiful roof (this can be accessed by payment only). There are plenty of places to sit, and there are some toilets but you need to pay for them.

Mokha Shay
Mokha Shay
a week ago

Free to enter, only few places in tower for fee. Very nice to chill out, an good view from the top. But better to get there in early morning or in the evening special in summer. It wad hot and not comfortable.

Paresh Naik
Paresh Naik
a week ago

Fairytale place. Very pretty

This place looks very good at nigh. The Danube and Pest view is just astounding.

They have good ice creams and don’t forget to try Black vanilla ice cream. Plan to take nice photos.

Piuli Basu Roy Chowdhury
Piuli Basu Roy Chowdhury
a week ago

A beautiful fort on the Danube basin, looking over Budapest stole my heart. Its beautiful roof tiles, architectural elements and the vibe from atop was truly extraordinary. This place is a must visit while in Budapest.

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Szentharomsag Ter , Budapest, 1014, HU

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Quick Information

StatusOpen
Phone+36 1 458 3000
WebsiteVisit Website

Opening Hours

Open
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours

Contact

+36 1 458 3000
info@fishermansbastion.com
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