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Fisherman's Bastion

Fisherman's Bastion

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Fisherman's Bastion

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Location: Budapest, Hungary

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1. Fisherman's Bastion – Hungarian Parliament Building loop from Astoria

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2. Panoramic view of Budapest – Fisherman's Bastion loop from Vörösmarty tér

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3. Fisherman's Bastion – Statue of St. Stephen loop from Széll Kálmán tér

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MW aus LE

November 18, 2017

The Matthias Church is a Roman Catholic church in the Hungarian capital Budapest. It is located in the Vár castle district on the Buda side. The Matthias Church - officially the Church of Our Lady (Nagyboldogasszony-templom) - was the first church on the Schlossberg. It is registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coronation ceremonies of Charles I Robert of Anjou (1309), Franz Joseph I (1867) and Charles IV (1916) took place here. It is therefore also known as the “Coronation Church”.
According to the tradition of the Diocese of Esztergom, King Stephen I (1000–1038) built a church here in 1015. Sources from the 17th century also confirm this and it is believed that the remains of Saint Gellért, who was martyred on the nearby Gellért Hill, were buried here. However, there are no traces of any settlement on the castle hill before the 13th century.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthiaskirche_(Budapest)

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Gerd

January 12, 2019

Very interesting, but constantly overrun.

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Outside

October 16, 2022

Particularly impressive at night when everything is illuminated and also the view over the Danube to the city.

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Madze

October 27, 2020

One of the landmarks in Budapest!

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grin

August 15, 2015

Most of the viewing points are high-priced, that's one of the "tourist traps" around. Watch out.

Mark

March 23, 2017

Tourist destination in Budapest. Good vantage point on the Pest side with the parliament. Tip: visit in winter for atmospheric pictures and few tourists.

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MW aus LE

November 18, 2017

The large equestrian monument represents King Stephen I.
The creator of this monument, the Hungarian sculptor Alajos Stróbl (1856-1926).

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MW aus LE

November 18, 2017

Despite everything, the Fisherman's Bastion is well worth seeing despite the tourist flow. The view of the Parliament, down the Danube and the overview of Budapest is unique here. The ambience is very impressive and you get a little insight into what has been created here. A big piece of history and with the St. Matthias Church you also get an impression of the pride of Hungary and its prehistory.
Very impressive and interesting, definitely worth a visit in Budapest!

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FMali

May 29, 2019

In the evening a great location for photo opportunities.

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MW aus LE

November 18, 2017

The Fisherman's Bastion (Hungarian Halászbástya) is a neo-Romanesque monument built by Frigyes Schulek from 1895 to 1902 in the Hungarian capital Budapest. It rises on the castle hill on the site of the medieval Buda fish market. The name comes from a fishing guild for which the monument was built. In the Middle Ages, this guild had to defend this section of the city wall. The bizarre structure, whose conical towers are intended to be reminiscent of the tents of the Magyars, is used as a viewing terrace over the Danube and Pest.

In front of the bastion stands a bronze equestrian statue of King Stephen I the Saint, who spread Christianity in Hungary. In 1906 it was designed and made by the sculptor Alajos Stróbl. The pedestal of the statue was built in the neo-Romanesque style according to plans by Frigyes Schulek. It is decorated with decorative elements depicting the life of the king.
Also in the immediate vicinity is the predominantly neo-Gothic Matthias Church.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischerbastei

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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

December 13, 2024

The Fisherman's Bastion (Hungarian: Halászbástya) is a neo-Romanesque monument in the Hungarian capital Budapest, built by Frigyes Schulek between 1895 and 1902. It stands on the Castle Hill on the site of the medieval fish market in Buda. The name comes from a fishermen's guild for which the monument was built. This guild had to defend this section of the city wall in the Middle Ages. The bizarre building, which with its conical towers is reminiscent of the tents of the Magyars, is used as a viewing terrace over the Danube and the Pest.

Source: Wikipedia

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Naxxos

January 11, 2019

A stately horseman monument in the middle of the fisherman's bastion.

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Andreas vom Hügel 🥾

October 4, 2022

The name comes from a fishing guild for which the monument was built. This guild had to defend this section of the city wall in the Middle Ages.

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Dennis 🌳🪨🌲

October 5, 2022

A really magical place with a lot of old architecture. The Fischer Bastei used to be a large fish market and port of call for fishermen

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Facundo

December 31, 2022

Suggestive tourist and historic destination, a stop to visit during a tour of the city

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February 25, 2023

🏛️🇭🇺The Fisherman's Bastion is a Budapest landmark🇭🇺🏛️

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February 26, 2023

The Fisherman's Bastion is one of the landmarks of Budapest, located on the Castle Hill, it is worth seeing but also very crowded.

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Alex J

March 13, 2023

The idea of erecting the statue was first raised in 1863 by the royal governor, Count Móric Pállfy. A collection was started, but the movement was interrupted. In 1896, the state entrusted the Prime Minister with erecting the statue at state expense. The architect was Frigyes Schulek. The pedestal is 540 cm high, the main bronze figure sitting on a horse is 400 cm. Saint Stephen sits on a richly decorated horse with the crown on his head, a mantle on his shoulders, and a double cross in his right hand.
The plinth is surrounded by an oval plan, pierced parapet, interrupted by pillars. There are reliefs on the four sides of the substructure: coronation, legislation, church building. Homage to Vienna - outstanding moments of Stephen's reign, on the pedestal: the Lamb of God, from the left John and Mark, from the right: the evangelist relief of Matthew and Luke. Inscription: 'STEPHANUS REX/ 977-1038' On the relief depicting the construction of the church, the architect Frigyes Schulek is depicted, and the second figure from right to left - behind the digging friend - is Alajos Stróbl. Mór Jókai, Gyula Benczúr and Alajos Stróbl's mother can be recognized on the relief. Dr. Karl Luger, the mayor of Vienna, was depicted bowing to the ground in front of King István on the 'Obeisance of Vienna' relief.

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Bettina

June 7, 2023

The Fishermen's Bastion is one of the absolute highlights and a MUST in the city - no visit to the city should be without this, especially since the view is overwhelming

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Andy

April 14, 2024

The Fisherman's Bastion was built on the site of Buda's medieval fish market. It is said that the Fisherman's Guild once defended the city from this charming spot, hence the name.

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Mark

December 25, 2022

One of the main tourist destinations in Budapest. Visit before nine o'clock in the morning, then the rush is still limited.

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Facundo

December 31, 2022

Historical and touristic landmark during a visit to Budapest

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Mark

March 7, 2023

Enjoy the sunrise early in the morning

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Alex J

March 13, 2023

The Fisherman's Bastion is one of Budapest's best-known monuments, located in the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest that can be seen from the neo-Roman observation terraces. The main facade of the Fisherman's Bastion, parallel to the Danube, is about 140 meters long, of which the length of the southern corridor wing is about 40 meters, the northern one 65 meters, while the decorative middle parapet wall is 35 meters long. Its stone towers with peaked caps symbolize the seven conquering leaders of Hungary.
It was built between 1895 and 1902 in neo-Romanesque style based on the plans of Frigyes Schulek, who was also commissioned to rebuild the Mátyás Church on the site of the old Buda castle walls. Its name refers to the fact that in the Middle Ages this part of the castle wall was protected by the fishermen's guild. In 1947-48, Frigyes Schulek's son, János Schulek, led the restoration of the building complex damaged in the Second World War. Since 1987, it has been part of Budapest's world heritage sites, as part of the Buda Castle District.

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1. Fisherman's Bastion – Hungarian Parliament Building loop from Astoria

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