Fisherman’s Bastion
🇭🇺Hungary, Budapest
Fisherman’s Bastion is a 19th-century neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque structure located in Budapest, Hungary. Completed in 1902, it features seven towers that symbolize the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin. It offers panoramic views of the Danube and the city.
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Designed by architect Frigyes Schulek, Fisherman’s Bastion was built between 1895 and 1902. The structure was named after the fishermen who defended this stretch of the city walls during the Middle Ages. It is situated in the Buda Castle district, accessible by foot or via the Buda Castle Funicular. The site includes a terrace open to the public year-round.