Fisherman's Bastion

In the old times the fishermen were protecting this area, and after them the place received its name. Today this place is known for its beautiful view over the city and the Pest side. It was built, as we see it today, between 1895 and 1902. The towers symbolize the tents of the seven tribeleaders that lead the Hungarians into their nation by the end of the 9th century. 


see..the statue atop the structure..


awesome tent-like structure


view from the tower..the most obvious one is the chain bridge


buda and pest


Actually, how many towers are there?


Comments

  1. TekkausAugust 14, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    There are 4 towers? :D

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  2. TekkausAugust 14, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    I got to know about Buda and Pest via a novel-How I met Myself. :D

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    1. wennAugust 14, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      I just got to know about it before my tour..

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  3. [SK]August 14, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    there are seven tribeleaders, meaning there are seven towers there all together??

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    1. [SK]August 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

      nice view of budapest from fisherman's bastion..

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    2. [SK]August 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

      i see people carrying umbrellas, was the sun too bright?? hehehe, obviously only asians do that i think~~ :p

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    3. [SK]August 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

      wow, the chain bridge.. is that one of the landmark of budapest?? saw this scene like in many photos of budapest..

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    4. [SK]August 14, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      very nice photos you have captured!! this is a must-go place in western europe.. :)

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    5. wennAugust 14, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      yes, Budapest is lovely but really hot in summer. We had to use the umbrella.
      I love the view of the city and indeed there are seven towers. You got the clue1 Smart guy!

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  4. CloudiaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:59 AM

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  5. Twilight ManAugust 14, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    What a unique name that formed Buda-pest!!! I have heard so much about that place from friends and now I get to see your lovely photos. There are more than 4 towers, I am sure!! Any prizes for guessing right? Kekeke

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    1. wennAugust 14, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      there are indeed more towers..Budapest is really a unique name!

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  6. Small KucingAugust 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    really amazing how they built the towers. At that time sould be not much technology right? and yet the tower stands till today

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    1. Small KucingAugust 14, 2012 at 6:16 PM

      but terbalik our new building. Earthquake a bit aje, already cracked.

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    2. wennAugust 14, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      those days, buildings were built with sheer sweat and effort..

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  7. ReanaclaireAugust 14, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    oh, so that is why it is called Budapest?

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