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Fisherman's Bastion

A Fairytale Castle by Danube

Completed in 1902, the Fisherman's Bastion is located on the west bank of the Danube in Budapest and features a fortress-like exterior and seven towers, symbolizing the seven first Magyar tribes that settled here. The second-floor terrace of the Fisherman's Bastion is the best place to see the Danube and the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Completed in 1902, the Fisherman’s Bastion is located on the Buda Castle side of the Danube in Budapest, adjacent to the Matthias Church.

The Fisherman’s Bastion, a two-story observation deck with a mix of neo-Gothic and neo-Roman architecture, has a Fortress-like Exterior, but was built specifically for sightseeing. Standing on the second-floor platform of the Fisherman’s Bastion, you can enjoy the View of Danube and Pest District, which is also the best place to see the Hungarian Parliament Building from afar.

Hungarian Parliament Building

A National Landmark By the Danube

The 268-meter-long neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building is the largest building in the country, located on the bank of the Danube, with a massive dome and numerous spires. The lavishly decorated interior features a domed central hall, Assembly hall and the Prime Minister's office.

Manywhere Trivia:
Fisherman’s Bastion was never considered as a defensive facility, yet it was severely damaged in World War II.

The Seven Towers are the most prominent symbols of Fisherman’s Bastion, symbolizing the seven Magyar tribes that first settled in Hungary 1,000 years ago. Among them The North Tower has a Unique Shape, with a restaurant opened inside, and a meal with the Danube River as the backdrop will give you and your travel companions the most romantic dining experience.