Halászbástya, A fairy-tale panorama over the Danube

Szentháromság tér 5, 1014 Budapest

Translation: The charming scenery around it

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Introduction

Located on the banks of the Danube River, Fisherman's Bastion is a famous architectural complex in Hungary. The two-story white buildings combine new Gothic, new Romanesque, and Hungarian styles, overlooking the Parliament Building. As one of the most outstanding buildings in Hungary, Fisherman's Bastion is on par with the Parliament Building and the Opera House. In medieval times, the fishermen here were responsible for defending the city walls, hence the name. The complex has seven turrets, each representing a leader from the seven Magyar tribes in 896 who led the Magyar nation to settle in the Carpathian Basin. Between Fisherman's Bastion and St. Matthias Church stands a bronze statue of St. Stephen. In the past, Fisherman's Bastion was open to the public for free. Today, the first floor has been converted into a cafe, and the second floor can be entered for free.