Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest

National GeographicJul 14

Hungary: a landlocked country full of water

Water runs through life in Hungary like no other place I have seen. In Budapest, the Danube River is an artery of the city, crossed by bridges and carrying barges and boats. Lake Balaton is the ...

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Danube RiverSightArtery of Budapest, crossed by bridges.
ParliamentSightNeo-Gothic architectural beauty in Budapest.
Buda CastleAttractionGrand architectural beauty in Budapest.
Széchenyi Chain BridgeSightSweeping bridge in Budapest.
Fisherman’s BastionAttractionSights Fisherman’s Bastion is a stunning architectural marvel in Buda Castle District Budapest.
The Dock BarRestaurant
Elsewhere
Lake BalatonSightBalaton, HungaryCentral Europe's largest lake, 147 miles of shoreline.
Lake HévízSightHévíz, HungaryOne of Hungary's first known spas.
Füzér CastleSightFüzér, Hungary13th-century castle built around a deep well.

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Hungary: a landlocked country full of water