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Fisherman's BastionvsBudapesti Torteneti Muzeum
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Fisherman's Bastion ranks significantly better than Budapest History Museum. Fisherman's Bastion has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 6 sources like Let's Go, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Fisherman's Bastion
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Tarnork Utca 28, Budapest, Hungary
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Fodor's "Medieval fishwives once peddled their wares here, but now you see merchants selling souvenirs and crafts, musicians, and—less visible but always present—pickpockets." Full review
Frommer's "The neo-Romanesque Fisherman's Bastion, behind Matthias Church and the Hilton Hotel, has a spectacular panorama of the river and Pest beyond it." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The bastion is a neo-Gothic masquerade that most visitors (and many Hungarians) believe to be much older. But who cares? It looks medieval and offers among the best views in Budapest." Full review
Afar Magazine "A visit to the enchanting interior of the Matthias Church is a requirement, as well as time to soak up the view from the beautiful Fisherman's Bastion." Full review
Let's Go "The seven towers represent the seven Magyar chiefs who first settled Hungary in 896. The view of Parliament, St. Stephen, and downtown Pest is breathtaking, especially at sunset and at night." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This set of ramparts and turrets (finished in 1906) calls to mind a fairy-tale castle." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Located in the historic district of Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion is a neo-Gothic terrace that looks like a structure taken straight out of a fairy tale." Full review
Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum
Concierge Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Frommer's
Szt. Gyorgy ter 2, Royal Palace "E" building, Budapest, Hungary
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Concierge "Dedicated to the history of Budapest in all its manifestations, sounds like a boring slog, but it's actually interesting."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Budapest History Museum looks at the 2000 years of the city, on three floors." Full review
Afar Magazine "The city was so beautiful... the architecture is amazing." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Do not miss the Gothic sculpture room... which brings together very beautiful limestone statues and statuettes, which are often very expressive and are at their best under special lighting." Full review
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You should also not miss the royal chapel.
Frommer's "There's an extensive permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of Budapest that includes local archeological artifacts as old as 40,000 years on display." Full review
