Budapest has a long and vibrant history when it comes to entertaining and delighting its travelers, one who especially like art and architecture, ancient history with charm that's second to none. 
Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church are found in Budapest's Castle District on the Buda side of the city. This gorgeous, neo-Gothic viewing platform is dramatically medieval looking and provides probably one of the best viewing spots in Budapest. Connected to it is Matthias Chruch-which is just as incredible on the inside as the outside...and not far away is Buda Castle, while in front is a panoramic view of all of Pest and the Danube River. One's eyes can't help but be drawn to the famous Hungarian Parliament Building. Fishman's Bastion was built between 1895 and 1902 and was inspired by the architectural style of the early medieval times and was built to celebrate the 1000th birthday of the Hungarian State, when the first king started his rule. The 7 towers feature the 7 chieftains who led their tribes to the present-day Hungary to settle down in 895. The architect was Frigyes Schulek who also restored and redesigned the Matthias Church. The construction of the Fishman's Bastion in intertwined with the restoration of the church and it's T-shaped Bastion arrangement was to embrace the church while enhancing its beauty and also connect the Castle hilltop with the Danube side settlement, Fishtown. The Bastion was badly damaged in WWII, but soon restored by the son of the architect.
The Matthias Chruch connected to Fisherman's Bastion is breathtaking. I might be a sinful creature but adore church architecture. The interior and exterior of this place didn't disappoint. According to the tour guide the church was originally built in in the Romanesque style in 1015, although few point of reference can be seen. The current church was constructed in the florid late gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and then restored in the late 19 th century. Stunning. The building also has it's importance as two kings were crowned within it's walls.
We did the steps on the way in up the Buda hill, but as an added bonus took the lovely, old , wooden three-tiered funicular back down after our tour. Offered great views.
