Fisherman's Bastion

This striking feature of Castle Hill was constructed more than a century after its historic neighbor, Buda Castle. It was designed by architect Frigyes Schulek and completed in 1902 as part of a campaign to honor the 1000th anniversary of Hungary's statehood. Despite its name, the ornamental bastion never served as a defense structure and was instead was created for the people of Budapest as a panoramic lookout, which yields mesmerizing views of the Danube below. For a modest fee, the top of the bastion offers some of the finest photo opportunities. The Neo-Gothic terrace has magnificent seven turrets rising crowned above the cloisters and pathways. A dream in white, this is one of the most awe-inspiring architectural landmarks in Budapest.