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Fisherman's Bastion vs Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
Both Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian National Gallery are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fisherman's Bastion scores slightly better than Hungarian National Gallery. Fisherman's Bastion comes in at #2 in Budapest with praise from 6 reviews including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Let's Go.
Fisherman's Bastion
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top 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."
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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."
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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."
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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
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Szent Gyorgy ter 2, Budavari Palota, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Concierge
"This art collection is the raison d'être for several sections of the Royal Palace located at the top of Castle Hill."
Lonely Planet
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"The Hungarian National Gallery is an overwhelming collection spread across four floors that traces Hungarian art from the 11th century to the present."
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Frommer's
"With a collection of more than 10,000 art objects, this museum is not for the cultural faint of heart."
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Fodor's
"The Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, which comprises the immense center block of the Royal Palace (Wings B, C, and D), exhibits Hungarian fine art, from medieval ecclesiastical paintings and..."
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Let's Go
"Living in the Buda Castle, the Hungarian National Gallery is the king of Budapest, and unlike many before its time, its rule is just about perfect."
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