Fisherman's Bastion on Buda Castle Hill in Budapest was designed by Frigyes Schulek. The article names no client, but the complex was handed over to the capital on October 9, 1905. The infobox gives 1895 to 1902, while the text says the stairs were finished in 1901 and 1902 and the whole complex in 1905.
The article calls the style Neo-Romanesque. It uses stone, with granite stairs on a brick foundation, limestone pedestals and bronze statues. The main facade is about 459 feet (140 m) long, with seven towers.
World War II severely damaged it, and László Bors completed its restoration in 1953. A 50-forint entry fee began in 1995, and the complex was handed over to the public in 2003. The nearby Hilton hotel drew controversy. It offers lookout terraces and a promenade with panoramic views. The article gives no current hours.
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