Fisherman’s Bastion
From the Castle District, it’s a 10-minute stroll
to the legendary Fisherman’s Bastion by
the Hilton hotel. Arches, tiers and labyrinth
alleyways all open up to astounding views of
the Parliament building sprawled along the
Danube embankment river. The bar up here is
pricey but well worth it, to soak in that sight
with a raised glass.
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
For equally breathtaking views, wander down
to Clark Adam tér where you can cross the infamous Szechenyi Bridge, responsible for uniting
Buda with Pest, to create a united Budapest.
Lined by river cruises and restaurant boats on
either side, this area is alive year-round but
incredibly vibrant in spring and summer.
Pest’s Parliament
Now on Pest side, it’s a short stroll or metro
ride to the equally famous Parliament building
capped in burgundy domes and dripping in
elegant architecture. Parliament stretches 278
m along the riverfront. Work started on the
building in 1884 and it was designed by the
same architect behind London’s Parliament,
hence the similarities. I hop onto a guided tour,
to get a feel of the interior extravagance of this
striking building, so photographed and synonymous with the city. The building actually
ended up much bigger than was necessary,
as during its inception, it was believed that
it would rule over a larger geographical area
than it did. The windows are covered in coats
of arms of kings and dukes, w