Budapest’s Quirkiest Relic: The Vastuskó of Víziváros and Its Legendary Tale
Hey, urban adventurers! If you’ve ever roamed Budapest and spotted something odd—a relic that seems out of place yet oddly captivating—you’re not alone. Tucked away in the Víziváros neighborhood, near Batthyány Square, stands one of the city’s strangest sights: the vastuskó, or “iron stump.” This curious hunk of metal, studded with nails, is more than just a forgotten leftover—it’s a portal to a centuries-old tradition of wandering craftsmen wrapped in legends that’ll spark your imagination. I took a detour to …