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One day in Budapest, Hungary
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items I was in Budapest for the first time in January last year, after I sadly realized that my empty passport was just gathering dust somewhere on a shelf... I was there for the second time this year, after I failed to book a trip to Vienna. And I will de...
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Fisherman's Bastion is located along the Danube bank, on the Buda side, opposite the Hungarian Parliament building.
The original walls were built during the 18th century, while the current building is a masterpiece of the architect Friges Shulek, and was built in the period from 1895 to 1902.
It got its name from the fishermen's guild (halász) who, in the Middle Ages, sold fish near Mattia's church, as well as from the Fisherman's Town (Halász Város), which was located there.
The seven towers represent the seven Hungarian tribes that founded today's state in 895. Entrance to the upper towers is charged (1,200 forints, or about €3), while you can move around the rest of the bastion freely throughout the year and enjoy the ...
The original walls were built during the 18th century, while the current building is a masterpiece of the architect Friges Shulek, and was built in the period from 1895 to 1902.
It got its name from the fishermen's guild (halász) who, in the Middle Ages, sold fish near Mattia's church, as well as from the Fisherman's Town (Halász Város), which was located there.
The seven towers represent the seven Hungarian tribes that founded today's state in 895. Entrance to the upper towers is charged (1,200 forints, or about €3), while you can move around the rest of the bastion freely throughout the year and enjoy the ...
Fisherman's Bastion
Buda Castle was built in the period from 1247 to 1265, at the request of King Bela IV of Hungary.
On a neo-baroque plinth from 1905, there is a sculpture of a turul bird - a mythological bird that has a special place in Hungarian tradition. According to legend, the turul bird led the Hungarians to today's Pannonian plain where they settled, after...
The district of Buda Castle, i.e. the 1st district, together with the banks of the Danube and Andraši Boulevard, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987.
On a neo-baroque plinth from 1905, there is a sculpture of a turul bird - a mythological bird that has a special place in Hungarian tradition. According to legend, the turul bird led the Hungarians to today's Pannonian plain where they settled, after...
The district of Buda Castle, i.e. the 1st district, together with the banks of the Danube and Andraši Boulevard, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987.
Buda Castle
On the Belgrade quay there is a statue of the "Little Princess", the work of the sculptor Laszlo Marton. His inspiration was his daughter Evika. Some believe that rubbing her knees will bring you good luck, while others believe that touching her knee...
Little Princess Statue
There are many statues in Budapest, among which there are numerous mini-statues created by the Ukrainian artist Mykhailo Kolodko. One of them is the statue of Dracula - Drakula miniszobor, in Vajdahunjad Castle.
Drakula miniszobor, Mykhailo Kolodko
In the courtyard of Vajdahunjad Castle there is also a statue of "Anonymous" - it is believed that touching his pen will make you a better writer.
Anonymous Statue
The panoramic wheel is located on Erzebet Square. The standard ticket is 4,300 forints (€11), and the ride lasts about 8 minutes, which is enough for 3 laps. The wheel is 65 m high, and the cabins offer a beautiful view of the city 🤩
Ferris Wheel of Budapest