Heroes' Square
Plaza · Terezvaro ·
Monumental square with statues of Hungarian leaders and art museums
Monumental square with statues of Hungarian leaders and art museums
"Heroes’ Square One of Budapest 's most history-laden spots, the enormous Heroes' Square is framed by art museums near the City Park. But the main focal point here is Millennium Memorial, a tall column and colonnade structure completed in 1905 that commemorates the Hungarian conquering of the area a thousand years before (hence the name) and the founding of Hungary in 1896. The statues decorating the memorial depict the seven chieftains of the Magyars, and the figure atop the column is the archangel Gabriel. Fun fact: The first underground subway in continental Europe, built in 1896, terminated here. Be sure to visit at night because the square is even more majestic when lit up."
"▲▲ Mammoth tribute to Hungary's historic figures, fronted by art museums." - Rick Steves' Europe
"I visit Heroes' Square for its monumental scale and historical statues — it’s Hungary’s largest square, features statues of kings and the seven Magyar chiefs, and includes the Millennium Monument erected in 1896." - Matthew Kepnes
"At the end of Andrássy Avenue, this large square features the Millennial Memorial and statues of Hungarian kings and the seven Magyar chiefs—built in 1896 to mark Hungary’s 1,000th anniversary—and serves as a grand entrance to City Park and nearby cultural institutions." - Matthew Kepnes
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