Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion
About
Buda Castle is the historical royal palace of the Hungarian kings, perched on Castle Hill in the Hungary capital, Budapest. First built in the 13th century and rebuilt repeatedly after sieges, it now houses the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. Adjacent is the Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya), a Neo-Romanesque terrace built in 1902 with seven turrets representing the seven Magyar tribes of the Hungary country. Its panoramic terraces over the Danube and Parliament are the most photographed view in Hungary Budapest. The hilltop is a UNESCO site and is reached by funicular, walking, or bus 16.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Fisherman's Bastion Upper Terrace
The seven white turrets and connecting walkway are best photographed at sunrise (free) before the 9 AM ticket window opens. The exact sunrise schedule varies, so check the time in Hungary for your visit.
Matthias Church
The 14th-century church between the Bastion and the Castle has a distinctive coloured-tile roof, restored after wartime damage. It was the coronation site of the last kings of Hungary.
Things to Know
- •Castle grounds free
- •Museums HUF 4,000-5,000
- •Fisherman's Bastion upper terraces HUF 1,200 (free before 9 AM)
- •Funicular HUF 1,800 one-way
- •Go at sunset
