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Fisherman's Bastion
Castle District, District I, Budapest, HungaryNo one seems to know why this is so named - it has certainly never been called on to defend anything. The stories say that in the old days this was where the fishermen defended Castle Hill from. It stands behind Matyas Church, overlooking the river and was built around 1900 by the same person who was responsible for the reconstruction of the church. There is a small fee to pay to climb up it, but it is worth it for the views. It makes for some of the finest photo opportunities in all of Budapest.
You can walk down the hill through the park from here, which is worth doing as it means you will arrive at the small flat area immediately above the entrance to the tunnel before continuing your descent.
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User Rating: 5.0 Based on 4 user ratings |
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Jul 14, 2005 by
Michael from Clifton, VA
Overall Rating: 9
“i was studying in Angers, France this past year with University of Notre Dame, and i got to travel extensively, part of which was 4 February -13 February 2005, when i went with a group of friends to Berlin, Budapest and Prague...so cold yet so awesome! I visited a lot in Budapest with my friends, and Fisherman's Bastion was fantastic. It's a huge structure and its architectural design is intriguing, stretching hundreds of feet across with one of the best views, if not THE best view, of Budapest. Its location the Buda side in the hills is ideal for views of the Parliament buidling, St. Stephen's Basilica, Chain Bridge, Danube River...everything on the flatter and more modern Pest side. Nevertheless, you can still see Buda castle to your right from the Bastion. For good Hungarian souvenirs, there's a store right on the corner of the building behind the Bastion, next to the St. Matyas Church, that specializes in liquors and wines. Hungarian wine is very good, with a sweet taste....try some! the kind i had ranged from 1-6 in levels of sweetness..made with pears, apples, etc...very good. and the girl who worked there was cute and helpful. go to Budapest! we didn't go out at night, too tired, but they have a great nightlife in this city too! safe travels”
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