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Fisherman's Bastion

Castle District, Budapest, Hungary 1014

Featured Review : I was amazed when I discovered that this imposing neo-Gothic or neo-Romanesque structure was not built until 1895-1905. It is named after the Guild of Fishermen, who were responsible for defending this section of castle ...See Full Review

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Fisherman's Bastion Reviews

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An Incredible Piece of History

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cjg1 from New York, New York
  • March 30, 2011
An Incredible Piece of History
Quote: Besides being a pit stop on the Amazing Race, Fisherman's Bastion is an amazing terrace of stone overlooking the Danube River. We were fortunate to be staying at the Castle District Hilton which is right next to the Bastion. We had incredible views... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal Old World Charm with a Modern Outlook

Fisherman's Bastion

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Parisbeba from New York, New York
  • January 18, 2011
Fisherman's Bastion
Quote: Fishermans Bastion is strategically located high above the Danube on Castle Hill and is recognizable by its conical towers. It serves as a viewing terrace and has never had the role of a defense building. The seven towers represent the seven Magyar... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal A New Year, a New City - Budapest

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Fisherman's Bastion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • March 17, 2006
Fisherman's Bastion
Quote: I was amazed when I discovered that this imposing neo-Gothic or neo-Romanesque structure was not built until 1895-1905. It is named after the Guild of Fishermen, who were responsible for defending this section of castle wall in the Middles Ages and... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal The Buda in Budapest

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Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Webgoddess from Burke, Virginia
  • August 3, 2005
Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)
Quote: One of the most identifiable landmarks in the city, the Fishermans Bastion is a relatively new structure. Construction started in 1895 on the designs of Frigyes Schulek. It is situated on the site of the medieval fish market, and the walls are... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal A Magyar Experience

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Fishermen's Bastion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • May 1, 2002
Fishermen's Bastion
Quote: Right next to Matyas Templom on Castle Hill is the Fishermen's Bastion, a neo-Romanesque fortress wall that serves only as a great lookout spot from atop the summit. With a panoramic sweep of the Danube and the flat lands of Pest, the views from... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal Hungary: Return to Budapest

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Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mfs from Sea Girt, New Jersey
  • January 8, 2002
Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)
Quote: Nestled into Buda's Castle Hill on the former sight of medieval defensive walls sits the fanciful Halszbastya, or Fisherman's Bastion. The white Neo-Romanesque limestone structure, which consists of sweeping staircases, conical towers and... Read the full Fisherman's Bastion review

From journal Romantic Budapest