The Fishermen's Bastion was built in 1902 according to the plans of Frigyes Schulek. It stands next to the Mátyás Church, at the place of Buda city walls which has indeed been guarded by the fishermen in the past. Exotic towers of the bastion seem completely out of place, perhaps better fitting to Cambodia rather than Hungary. 'Kitsch but beautiful,' described the Fishermen's Bastion the writer Antal Szerb. We have to agree with his comment, adding that the Fishermen's Bastion offers one of the best panoramic views of the Danube, the palace of Hungarian parliament and Pest.
From early spring to late autumn the Fishermen's Bastion is one of the most visited sights in Budapest. You will need to pay a fee to be able to climb the walls of the bastion and then fight hundreds of other visitors jostling for space to take that perfect Budapest postcard photo. However, if you happen to visit the Fishermen's Bastion during the cold winter months, you will not be charged an entrance fee and you will be able to soak up the view all by yourself. True, winter time might not be the most pleasant to roam around Budapest, especially if it is swept by chillingly cold wind, but on the other hand you will be rewarded with the feeling that you have all of Budapest's sights just for yourself.
There is a chance to enjoy the splendid view in private, even during summer. Get a room with a view at Hotel Hilton just next to the Fishermen's Bastion.