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Travel Tips

Photography Tips

Ideal for photography with its fairy-tale towers. 1

Ideal for photography; explore the seven ornate turrets symbolizing the Magyar tribes. 2

Ideal for photography and scenic views. 3

Open 24 hours. Ideal for photography and scenic views. 4

Best Time to Visit Tips

Best visited during the day for the views. 5

Visit at sunset for breathtaking city views. 6

Visit early to avoid crowds and catch the sunrise without an entrance fee for the upper towers. 7

Arrive before 9 AM for unobstructed views. 8

Crowd Avoidance Tips

Can get crowded; early morning or late afternoon visits recommended. 9

Visit early to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful view. 10

Visit early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds. The top sections are free in the evening. 11

Also best visited early to enjoy a more relaxing experience. 12

Another location best visited in the morning for a peaceful experience. 13

Additional Nearby Attraction Tip

Check out the colourful tiles of Matthias Church nearby, but dogs aren't allowed inside the church. 14

Introduction

History

• 🏰 Construction: Built between 1895 and 1902 by architect Frigyes Schulek.
• 🛡️ Medieval Roots: Named after the guild of fishermen who defended this part of the city walls during the Middle Ages.
• 🔄 Renovations: Severely damaged during WWII and restored in 1953.
• 🌍 UNESCO: Part of the Buda Castle District, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

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Architecture

• 🏰 Style: Neo-Romanesque architecture.
• 🗼 Seven Turrets: Represent the seven Hungarian tribes that founded the country in 895.
• 🪜 Stairs: Features wide, granite stairs with Árpád-era warrior statues.
• 🛡️ Corridors: Covered corridors with arches and open rows of columns.
• 🗿 Statues: Includes statues of St. Stephen, John Hunyadi, and St. George.

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Views and Attractions

• 🌉 Panoramic Views: Offers views of the Danube River, Buda Castle, and Pest.
• 📸 Photo Opportunities: Ideal for photography with its scenic backdrop.
• 🛳️ River Cruises: Many tourists take a Danube river cruise to appreciate the full range of river sights.
• 🏰 Buda Castle: Close proximity to Buda Castle, another major attraction.
• 🌍 UNESCO: The views from Fisherman's Bastion are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Visiting Information

• 🎟️ Entrance Fees: Free access to lower balconies; fee required for top turrets.
• 🕒 Opening Hours: Open all year round, day and night.
• ☕ Café: Features a café on the terrace.
• ⛪ Chapel: Chapel inside the Bastion, open since March 2013.
• 📍 Location: Located near Buda Castle in the 1st district of Budapest.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🏰 Buda Castle: Historic castle and palace complex.
• ⛪ Matthias Church: Gothic-style church restored by Frigyes Schulek.
• 🌉 Chain Bridge: Iconic suspension bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
• 🏞️ Gellért Hill: Offers panoramic views and the Gellért Hill Cave.
• 🏛️ Hungarian National Gallery: Art museum located in Buda Castle.

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Travel Information
🌐   Website: https://budavar.hu/halaszbastya/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: Budapest, 1014 Hungary
🔗   Profiles:

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