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Fisherman's Bastion

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The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known historical monuments in Budapest, located near the Buda Castle, in the Várkerület. …

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Mar 23, 2025
A beautiful place to visit and you don't need to bother paying the entry as you can see so much without doing so. Even so, it's only 1500 Ft, roughly £3 entry. It is a totally different place to Buda…Full review by Beth D
Mar 22, 2025
It has a nice view, but it’s horribly busy. You have to pay to go on the top bit, but the view is the same in the lower level? To be honest, I don’t understand why this place is a world heritage si…Full review by lisa_morris28
Mar 6, 2025
Lovely place with lovely architecture and terrific views. Plenty of things to do there as well and it is free. Would definitely recommend.Full review by Alfie O C B
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Architectural style:Romanesque Revival
Located:Budapest, Hungary
Construction completed:1902
Construction started:1895
Architect:Frigyes Schulek
Type:Fortification

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Is there a rooftop bar?
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no there isn't
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What's the ideal visiting hours for Fisherman's Bastion? Hope to enjoy sunrise or sunset
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I was there late morning, and it was pretty crowded. It's probably best to get there as soon as they open.
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Do you have to prebook a table for a meal here? If so please could you tell me how to prebook? Thank you :)
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No need to preebok. Enjoy your meal.
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Can we go in private car ? Is there any toll or parking fee ? How much is the entry fee?
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Hello, There is a parking fee always from Monday to Friday from 8 till 08 hours.But this is only a guideline - it depends on place. To the castle its better to go with pulic transport - you …
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Hello, There is a parking fee always from Monday to Friday from 8 till 08 hours.But this is only a guideline - it depends on place. To the castle its better to go with pulic transport - you have to leave the car far from the Halászbástya.The ticket for bus costs only 1,10 Euro.And the parking can be 3,50 Euro per hour.
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Can I pay by card for the entrance tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion?
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Yes, it is possible to pay by card (all major cards are accepted, except AmEx). Cash payment is not possible at the Cashier, not even...
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