Fisherman’s Bastion

One of the most prominent monuments in Budapest is the Fisherman’s Bastion or Halászbástya, situated in Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. Due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces, it is one of the most significant tourist attractions.

This unique feature makes the Fisherman’s Bastion one of the most visited places in Budapest. The towers of the Bastion are also part of the Buda Castle tours. To appreciate the full range of river sights along the river Danube, many tourists take a Danube river cruise in Budapest.