Fisherman's Bastion Budapest

Fisherman's Bastion

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The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known historical monuments in Budapest, located near the Buda Castle, in the Várkerület. …

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Jan 4, 2025
This is such a beautiful view (when not foggy!) over the whole of Budapest. You can pay extra to go up to the ramparts but it's not worth it. I would recommend doing a tour of this area to really und… Full review by SarahandRichP
Jan 4, 2025
This is a beautiful place which sits next to Matthias church. To see the best view you can either buy a ticket to get into a top or just go to restaurant below it you can see the whole view of Budap… Full review by sondoan78
Dec 26, 2024
The Fisherman's Bastion offers amazing views of an amazing city. The building is steeped in history but the views are breathtaking. Full review by Melissa S
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Articles

Explore Fisherman's Bastian and wind your way through history. Start at Mattias Church, a gothic Roman Catholic Church with striking ar…
theoutbound.com
Fisherman's Bastion is a terrace in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style situated on the Buda bank of the Danube, on the Castle hill i…
spottinghistory.com
Directly adjacent to the Matthias Church, the massive neo-Gothic, neo-Romanesque structure, known as Fisherman’s Bastion, is a…
gpsmycity.com
This striking feature of Castle Hill was constructed more than a century after its historic neighbor, Buda Castle. It was designed by arc…
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Facts

Architectural style:Romanesque Revival
Located:Budapest, Hungary
Construction completed:1851
Construction started:1844
Architect:Frigyes Schulek
Type:Fortification

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Is there a rooftop bar?
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no there isn't
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What's the ideal visiting hours for Fisherman's Bastion? Hope to enjoy sunrise or sunset
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I was there late morning, and it was pretty crowded. It's probably best to get there as soon as they open.
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Do you have to prebook a table for a meal here? If so please could you tell me how to prebook? Thank you :)
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No need to preebok. Enjoy your meal.
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Can we go in private car ? Is there any toll or parking fee ? How much is the entry fee?
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Hello, There is a parking fee always from Monday to Friday from 8 till 08 hours.But this is only a guideline - it depends on place. To the castle its better to go with pulic transport - you …
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Hello, There is a parking fee always from Monday to Friday from 8 till 08 hours.But this is only a guideline - it depends on place. To the castle its better to go with pulic transport - you have to leave the car far from the Halászbástya.The ticket for bus costs only 1,10 Euro.And the parking can be 3,50 Euro per hour.
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One has to walk up or some transport is available ? How steep is it ?
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We took the Funicular up... Shorter lines, less crowds & tour groups, after about 2-3 pm. Still enough daylight hours in the day to see it all, great evening views. Wonderful strolling, …
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We took the Funicular up... Shorter lines, less crowds & tour groups, after about 2-3 pm. Still enough daylight hours in the day to see it all, great evening views. Wonderful strolling, views as lighting changes, city lights go on.
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Can I pay by card for the entrance tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion?
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Yes, it is possible to pay by card (all major cards are accepted, except AmEx). Cash payment is not possible at the Cashier, not even...
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