Location: Budapest
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What to do and see in Budapest, Central Hungary: The Best Monuments & Statues
Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. Peter Mansfeld Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By ianwebb75 - London, United Kingdom
A moving tribute to a freedom fighter against the soviets in the 50’s. In the middle of nowhere (look behind you) the monument appears. Read the bio about him as you stand there.
2. Heroes' Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,694 reviews
A large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.
Reviewed By alexnaturalhealt2017 - Leicester, United Kingdom
We arrived at the destination of the Heroes square only to be a little confused as the square was completely enclosed with high advertising sheets and temporary seating erected around the square as a special celebration day was taking part in that of juvenile horse racing. No seating available to watch the celebration. We eventually found an entrance to gain a sight of the Heroes Sq. It's the largest and most impressive square in Budapest. The Millennium Monument. It is situated at the end of Andrassy Avenue &next to City Park. It is surrounded by two important buildings the Museum of Fine Arts & Kunsthalle ( Hall of Art). The Millennium Monument in the middle of the square was erected to commerate the 1000 yr old history of the Magyars conquest. The Arch Angel Gabriel stands on top of the centre pillar, 36mtrs high holding the Holy Crown & the apostolic Double Cross of Christianity. The Chieftains who led the Magyar tribes to Hungary are featured on the plinth between the colonnades to the left and right. Statutes of the Kings and other important historical figures stand on top of the colonnades on either side of the centre pillars. If you look on the left of the colonnade the last five spaces were reserved for members of the ruling Hamburg family dynasty. The Hamburg Emperors were replaced with Hungarian Freedom fighters when the Monument was rebuilt after WW11. At the front of the Millennium Monument is a large stone Cenotaph surrounded by an ornamental Chain. The Cenotaph is dedicated "To the Memory of the Heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of the people & the National Independence". To get to Heroes Sq take the metro M1 (Millennium metro) to Hosok Tere station. It's worth a visit to the square both during the day and night, then walk along Andrassy Ave to window shop or sit and have a quiet drink and watch the world go by or stroll over to City Park where the winter skating takes place
3. Statue of St Stephen
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4.5 based on 1,328 reviews
Reviewed By ohannybunny - Prague, Czech Republic
The whole place is architectural jewel, the statue of King Stephen made us research a bit about him, aparently great person of Hungarian history. I admired how even smallest details were perfectly crafted.
4. Shoes on the Danube Bank
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4.5 based on 21,023 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberius_C_Bud - Budapest, Hungary
Located in the vicinity of the Hungarian Parliament (in the direction of the Chain Bridge), on the banks of the Danube, the shoes along the promenade is a memorial to all those shot into the Danube by the Arrow Cross militia. You'll see big and small shoes, boots, elegant shoes, children's shoes, etc. symbolizing the fact that no one was spared. The place is symbolic inasmuch as that wasn't the only spot where the executions took place, but in several other places along the banks of the river. It's especially touching during sunset and evening.
5. Sculpture of the Boys of the Pal Street
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By YesimA10 - Istanbul, Turkey
İt was my favourite book during my childhood.When I heard that their author was Hungurian and their sculptures were built in Budapest,I just couldnt stop myself from visiting them.. Worth seeing them although they are just somehow hidden in a corner on a steet!!
6. Anonymus Szobor (Anonymous' Statue)
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4.5 based on 1,119 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineAndGreg - Chesterland, United States
The Greeks had Thucidydes and Herotodus to chronicle their history. The Hungarians have - an anonymous author - to thank for theirs. The earliest accounts of Hungarian history were in the 12th and 13th centuries. This statue pays tribute to that author and have his face hidden to reflect the fact that we don't know his name. This is a very nice statue that movingly depicts the role of this unknown chronicler. I really wouldn't consider it a separate attraction as it is part of the very nice City park at the north end of Andrassy Ut in Pest. If you want to visit, try to combine it with Hero's Square - impressive in its own right and maybe 200 yards away, the scenic pond, and the architecturally interesting Vajdahunyad Castle. This is a popular statue. When we visited, it was covered non-stop with visitors posing for group photos. You might have to wait if you want to do the same or even longer if you want a shot of the statue by itself.
7. Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By TheShis - Tel Aviv, Israel
This memorial park pays tribute to Raoul Wallenberg, a Righteous Among the Nations. It is located at the back side of the Great synagogue and features a haunting weeping willow sculpture with the last names of Jewish victims. It's a must visit while in Budapest.
8. Columbo Statue
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By H4755LOsteved - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
If you are planning on visiting the Parliament building you will only be a short walk from Columbo’s Statue. Take Falk Miksa u heading towards Margaret Island and at the junction of the main road you will find Columbo himself. Oh, and “just one more thing” after your visit if you head towards the bridge you will find yourself on the river bank and a fairly short walk (about ½ mile) back past the Parliament building and you will arrive at the Shoes on the Danube.
9. Liberty Statue
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4.5 based on 424 reviews
Reviewed By Anonymous06092001 - Hong Kong, China
1. If you are into walking, definitely walk up here as you can feel the vibrant and energetic city of Budapest (Especially when you walk up to the Liberty Statue at night) 2. The scenery is really nice as you can spot many magnificent buildings (Such as the Hungarian Parliament Building) once you reach the top. 3. Anyway, walk up and you will think it worth it (EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTO WALKING)
10. Bud Spencer Statue
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Located on the pedestrianised part of Corvin sétány, heading towards Corvin Plaza, is this larger than life statue of Bud Spencer, (Carlo Pedersoli, italian actor and hollywood movie star), who paired up with Terrance Hill, were characters, in a many italian spaghetti westerns, with a comical touch. Seeing this statue brought me back to my childhood watching his films, in packed movie houses.
