Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya) on Budapest’s Castle Hill is a Neo-Romanesque terrace built entirely for decorative purposes between 1895 and 1902, designed by Frigyes Schulek. Despite its medieval appearance, it was never a fortification. The seven towers represent the seven Magyar founding tribes; the upper terrace delivers the classic panoramic view of the Hungarian Parliament across the Danube. Lower terraces free; upper turrets around EUR 3-4 in peak season. Adjacent to Matthias Church; funicular from Clark Adam ter or bus 16/116 from Deak ter. Arrive before 9am to experience it without crowds.
monument in Budapest
Fisherman's Bastion
Also known as Halászbástya
Despite its medieval appearance, the Halaszbastya was never a fortification. Architect Frigyes Schulek designed it purely as a decorative terrace for Budapest's 1896 millennium celebrations, simultaneously with his Neo-Gothic restoration of the adjacent Matthias Church.
- Type
- monument
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1895
- Era
- Neo-Romanesque
- Address
- Szentháromság tér, 1014 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5023, 19.0347
- Official website
- Visit website