It stands near the Elizabeth Bridge on Gellért Hill and commemorates Saint Gellért, a martyred bishop. He is said to have been nailed to a barrel by pagan Hungarians and thrown down the mountain into the Danube.
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From here there is a beautiful view of Pest and the castle hill on the Buda side.

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Vogivogigogo

June 23, 2019

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This small climb upwards lets you guess what beautiful view can be expected at the top of the citadella.

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June 7, 2023

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The ascent is a bit difficult, but you will be rewarded with a fantastic view...

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

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2. Panoramic view of Budapest loop from Ferenciek tere

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3. Panoramic view of Budapest – Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) loop from Forgách utca

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Distance 44 m

Downhill 10 m

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Saturday 24 January

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82 %

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Location: Budapest, Hungary

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