The seven towers of the Fisherman's Bastion represent the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896. From the towers and the terrace a panoramic view exists of Danube, Margaret Island, Pest to the east and the Gellért Hill.
The Buda side castle wall was protected by the fishermen's guild and this is the reason why it was called Fisherman's Bastion. Other people say it got the name from the part of the city which lies beneath the tower. The build of fishermen was responsible for defending this stretch of the city walls in the Middle Ages. It is a viewing terrace with many stairs and walking paths. Wikipedia
The Buda side castle wall was protected by the fishermen's guild and this is the reason why it was called Fisherman's Bastion. Other people say it got the name from the part of the city which lies beneath the tower. The build of fishermen was responsible for defending this stretch of the city walls in the Middle Ages. It is a viewing terrace with many stairs and walking paths. Wikipedia
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