Shoes on the Danube Bank

Memorial · Varhegy

Shoes on the Danube Bank

Memorial · Varhegy

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Budapest, 1054 Hungary

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The Shoes on the Danube Bank in Budapest is a haunting tribute to Holocaust victims, where empty iron shoes evoke a profound sense of lost lives and history.  

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"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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"A small, family-run hotel-restaurant situated on the banks of the Danube with a simple yet well-kept dining room. The menu features fish from the 'great river,' including catfish, perch and trout." - The MICHELIN Guide

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Nicolas Rincon

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The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a powerful memorial that everyone should visit. Standing before these empty shoes provides a sobering reminder of the innocent lives lost during World War II. It’s an opportunity to learn about the atrocities committed and ensure we never forget the lessons of history.

Anna Wang

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This is on the Pest side. So beautiful and interesting to see the different sizes of shoes. There were even children’s shoes. Definitely not to be missed if you are in Budapest.

Alex Gray

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It was the 1st time in the snow & all the more poignant because of the pictures & stickers reminding us of the Israeli Jewish Hostages in Gaza..

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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.

Vivienne Galasso

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Very poignant and haunting tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Also right in front of the magnificent Parliament building. Must see in Budapest!

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.

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.

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.