Shoes on the Danube Bank on Postcard

"Shoes on the Danube Promenade The 60 pairs of iron shoes lined up along the promenade on the Danube River's east bank are a part of the Shoes on the Promenade Holocaust Monument. Conceived by film director Can Togay and created in period style by sculptor Gyula Pauer, the iron shoe sculptures represent the footwear that fascist Arrow Cross militiamen ordered 3,500 Budapesters, 800 of them Hungarian Jews, to remove and leave behind just before they were executed at the edge of the water in 1944. Today the sculptures serve as a subtle, touching monument that gives new meaning to the saying "put yourself in his shoes." A long bench runs behind the monument for reflection. By Gina Mussio"

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Shriyaa

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The Shoes on the Danube is one of the most moving spots in Budapest. It’s a simple yet powerful memorial, with iron shoes placed along the riverbank to honor the Jewish lives lost during World War II. The way the shoes are left, as if people just stepped out of them, really hits you and brings history to life. It’s a place that makes you stop and reflect, leaving a deep and lasting impression. If you're in Budapest, it's definitely a must-visit to truly understand the city's past.

Frank Yen

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Near the Pest side of Budapest. It shows the history that reminds us of sorrowness and, potentially, kindness of humankind in the past and, potentially, in the future. It’s a serene place with the scene of the river, as at this moment, silence and justice can tell the story.

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A sad reminder of the fragility of life. Grieving supporters attached ribbons with the names of captives, and placed photos of missing Israeli citizens. Let the peace come to promised land.

Roman Voskoboynik

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The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" is one of the most poignant and moving memorials I’ve ever visited. Located along the banks of the Danube River in Budapest, this simple yet powerful tribute commemorates the Jewish men, women, and children who were tragically shot into the river during World War II by fascist forces.

La Homa Simmonds

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Somber. Thought-provoking. Historical. Reminder of human lives n how to not repeat the horrors done to anyone, no matter what religion- sex- color- gender. - nationality- country- etc. History like this should never ever ever be repeated.

Mara Lopes

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It just broke my heart and also brought me tears to my eyes in a mix feeling about the history behind and happy to be there even experience. I recommend you to bringing some flowers, separately to offer to those shoes or even a small candle. It is sad, deeply and I must to experience with open heart

Tarelka “Liza Koshy_rus” PJC

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It is very sad to see all these shoes because you understand that behind there are a lot of pain and suffering a lot of crying. I am so sad for Jewish people. I hope one day the humanity will stop the hate towards them and leave them alone to live

Marsha Russell

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Due to heavy rains, the Danube is muddy and out of its banks, so the bronze shoes — representing those who were shot on these banks in 1944-45 — at first look as if they are about to be swept away. They won’t, as they are attached, but the image is especially powerful, reminiscent of the bodies washed downstream. The shoes are both men’s and women’s, in all different styles of the 1940s, and they are arranged to look as if their occupants have just stepped out of them. Visitors have left tributes — yellow ribbons, flowers, small stones — and the crowd of people here showed that the memorial is doing its job, keeping the memory of these lost neighbors alive and reminding us of the lasting impact of hatred.

Shriyaa

Google

The Shoes on the Danube is one of the most moving spots in Budapest. It’s a simple yet powerful memorial, with iron shoes placed along the riverbank to honor the Jewish lives lost during World War II. The way the shoes are left, as if people just stepped out of them, really hits you and brings history to life. It’s a place that makes you stop and reflect, leaving a deep and lasting impression. If you're in Budapest, it's definitely a must-visit to truly understand the city's past.

Frank Yen

Google

Near the Pest side of Budapest. It shows the history that reminds us of sorrowness and, potentially, kindness of humankind in the past and, potentially, in the future. It’s a serene place with the scene of the river, as at this moment, silence and justice can tell the story.

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Google

A sad reminder of the fragility of life. Grieving supporters attached ribbons with the names of captives, and placed photos of missing Israeli citizens. Let the peace come to promised land.

Roman Voskoboynik

Google

The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" is one of the most poignant and moving memorials I’ve ever visited. Located along the banks of the Danube River in Budapest, this simple yet powerful tribute commemorates the Jewish men, women, and children who were tragically shot into the river during World War II by fascist forces.

La Homa Simmonds

Google

Somber. Thought-provoking. Historical. Reminder of human lives n how to not repeat the horrors done to anyone, no matter what religion- sex- color- gender. - nationality- country- etc. History like this should never ever ever be repeated.

Mara Lopes

Google

It just broke my heart and also brought me tears to my eyes in a mix feeling about the history behind and happy to be there even experience. I recommend you to bringing some flowers, separately to offer to those shoes or even a small candle. It is sad, deeply and I must to experience with open heart

Tarelka “Liza Koshy_rus” PJC

Google

It is very sad to see all these shoes because you understand that behind there are a lot of pain and suffering a lot of crying. I am so sad for Jewish people. I hope one day the humanity will stop the hate towards them and leave them alone to live

Marsha Russell

Google

Due to heavy rains, the Danube is muddy and out of its banks, so the bronze shoes — representing those who were shot on these banks in 1944-45 — at first look as if they are about to be swept away. They won’t, as they are attached, but the image is especially powerful, reminiscent of the bodies washed downstream. The shoes are both men’s and women’s, in all different styles of the 1940s, and they are arranged to look as if their occupants have just stepped out of them. Visitors have left tributes — yellow ribbons, flowers, small stones — and the crowd of people here showed that the memorial is doing its job, keeping the memory of these lost neighbors alive and reminding us of the lasting impact of hatred.

Shoes on the Danube Bank

Shoes on the Danube Bank

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