Fisherman’s Bastion

The Fisherman’s Bastion was built simultaneously with the last major renovation of the Matthias Church, between 1890 and 1905. The Fisherman’s Bastion has seven turrets, each symbolizing a Hungarian tribal leader. Its foundation is a part of the former medieval fortified defensive wall.

The structure has never served defence purposes, only that of decoration. Its approximate location gave home to a large fish and produce market in the Middle Ages, and in the Water Town directly below the walls, most of the population made a living from fishing – hence the name, paying tribute to the fishermen. Its southern side has a café open in the main tourist season, and the upper level can only be visited after buying a ticket.