By MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei Photos / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei
An immaculately white Neo-Gothic and Neo-Romanesque viewing platform, the world-renowned Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest is situated on the Buda side of the city’s hills. It offers the best vantage point to admire the Danube riverside scenery and is a must-visit destination for travelers.
The super romantic castle scene makes it a popular choice for couples taking wedding photos. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
Built between 1895 and 1902 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Hungarian people’s settlement here, the Fisherman’s Bastion combines Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque, and traditional Hungarian architectural styles, and is as iconic as the Hungarian Parliament Building.
View of the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church atop the hill across the river from the Parliament Building. (Photo / Wikipedia)
During the Middle Ages, the Fisherman’s Bastion was once a fish market. The surrounding area was fortified with bastions, guarded by fishermen who were responsible for protecting this section of the city walls—hence the name Fisherman’s Bastion.
View of the Hungarian Parliament Building across the river from the Fisherman’s Bastion. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The Fisherman’s Bastion architecture is divided into two levels. The lower level consists of arcades connected by beautiful arches, with winding corridors adorned by exquisite carvings. The upper level features battlements along the top of the wall where visitors can walk and take photos.
A bronze statue of King Stephen I stands in the central square. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The exterior of the Fisherman’s Bastion features seven prominent towers, each representing one of the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896 AD.
One of the uniquely shaped seven towers. (Photo / Wikipedia)
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