FISHERMEN’S BASTION (Halászbástya) I. Szentháromság tér.


Completed in 1905 on the site of a former fish market – this is where the name comes from. It has never served defense purposes: it is an excellent look-out place. The flood-lit row of bastions offer a panoramic view from the other bank of Danube. The cityscape is opening up from there, including the Fishermen’s Bastion, has been part of UNESCO’s World Heritage since 1988. The crypt Of the St. Michael Cemetery Chapel, first written record from 1443, was opened to the public in 1997. Temporary exhibitions and a special paper-making workshop inside. Open: Tue-Sun 0830-2300 16 March-31 Oct with one ticket for both sights, Mon and on other dates free admission to the Fishermen’s Bastion.

BUS 16, 78, Várbusz, Funicular. Cars are not allowed to enter the Castle District

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