Heroes' Square
Heroes' Square
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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.
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Neighbourhood: Zugló
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- Hősök tere • 2 min walk
- Állatkert • 4 min walk
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- KBD87Arkansas1,325 contributionsImpressive StatuesWe visited Heroes Square while on a Tut Tut tour and got the history from our guide. It is a nice area with impressive statues with great meaning in Hungary. The history and meaning of each statue is interesting so if you go be sure to research or have someone tell you the meanings of each statueVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 November 2023
- Shane BTe Awamutu, New Zealand810 contributionsProbably worth going with a guided tourProbably good rather then very good, some pretty impressive statues in a city full of statues. Ended up going here twice once with a guide once with out certainly got a lot more out of it with a guide. There were some pretty aggressive touts here only place we really run into them in Budapest. Wort 1/2 an hour perhaps an hour if you stop for a coffee.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 November 2023
- Alina SBucharest, Romania80 contributionsStunning view and vibe.Very nice place and vibrant. Any turn will bring you in the sight of a nice architecture and building. The minus is mainly displaying the heroes that also conquered Transilvania that is part of Romania, and I am naturally biased :).Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 3 January 2024
- Diane SFairfax Station, Virginia199 contributionsImpressive Public SpaceHeroes' Square is a large, and beautifully landscaped public space. At one end is the very imposing Millennial Monument. A walk through the park takes you past baths, gardens, and museums. Sleet during our visit kept us from exploring as much as we would have liked, but a huge skating rink was a welcome winter alternative.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 May 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia19,509 contributionsOne of most beautiful Budapest squareThis huge square is at the end of the lavish Andrassy blvd. It's a huge square with an obelisk in the middle, adjoined with statues of kings who founded Hungary. Great photo op. Behind it starts the huge Shecheny park with its famous thermal spa.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 July 2024
- Jason SMelbourne, Australia2,216 contributionsNice public square full of historyHeroes' Sqaure has some really nice monuments to see, like most of European major cities these public squares are steeped in history and national glory. Certainly, worth a visit as it backs onto one of the main parks in Budapest, one of the stops for hop on hop off tours. Would recommend visiting, must say it would be better with a guide so you can understand the significance of Sqaure.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 15 July 2024
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota6,167 contributionsImpressive Public Square Celebrating 1000 years of Hungarian HistoryLarge public square built in 1896 containing the impressive Millennium Monument celebrating the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian state when the Magyars conquered the region. The Millennium Monument is surrounded by the 7 chieftains of the Magyars and the column is topped by the Archangel Gabriel. In the colonnades are statues of famous Hungarian leaders. After being part of the Ottoman Empire for over 150 years and then ruled by the Austrian Empire until 1867, Hungary gained equal status with the previous dominant Austria in the creation of the new Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the country was ready to strut it stuff making huge investments in the infrastructure of Budapest including the building of Heroes' Square amongst other major projects. It is very easy to visit here taking the M1 subway line and make sure to include a visit to adjacent Varosliget (City Park) with Vajdahunyad Castle and the Szechenyi Thermal Baths.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 July 2024
- Spase MSkopje, Republic of North Macedonia2,501 contributionsOne of the most beutiful squares in BudapestOn the opposite side of the Vajdahunyad castle is the Heroes' Square, which is currently being reconstructed in the middle part of the square. But that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful or it's not worth a visit. It is interesting to see all the sculptures that are in the square, and the buildings with beautiful architecture around the square give the square an even more beautiful atmosphere. Although its beauty cannot be seen in its entirety at the moment while it is being renovated, I believe that when the construction works are finished, it will be even more beautiful.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 September 2024
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Lillian
Haugesund, Norway134 contributions
Feb 2020
The statues and the monument itself is quite large and awesome, but teaming with bussloads of people trying to take the perfect selfie. Would recommend going for a walk in the park next to it after wards. Less crowded and a few nice attractions.
Written 1 March 2020
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nantona
Kazanlak, Bulgaria1,019 contributions
Sept 2019
Heroes' Square is one of the must-visit places in Budapest. A sculptural complex built in colonnades, dedicated to the Hungarian rulers and commanders who created Hungary and built its history. The archangel rises above them. It's even more impactful if a guide tells this history or you visit the place at night when there is fabulous lighting.
Written 6 January 2020
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Nicole VP
31 contributions
Sept 2019
It is well worth to take time to walk around and admire the statues representing the first Hungarian chiefs on horseback and the kings at the back. At night the lighting is particularly effective in showing off the harmony in the design. Housing museums the buildings around the square are a pleasure for the eyes. Crossing the square can take you to the Millennium Park, a delightful green space with ponds where you can row a boat in summer, practice ice skating in winter and shop for souvenirs at the Christmas market in December. Cool beer in summer and warm mulled wine will keep your spirit up!
Written 10 January 2020
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Alex
Hong Kong, China441 contributions
Dec 2019
Feeling the might of Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Square.
1. The Square's ambiance is really historical and mighty. You can imagine the entire Austo-Hungarian force with cavalries and guns marching through the square. The buildings around the Hero Square is very elegant and gorgeous.
2. Must visit and you can also visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok over there, it is pretty near to the Vajdahunyad Castle too.
3. You can reach Hero Square very easily by subway so it does not take a long time travelling from the city center to the Hero Square.
1. The Square's ambiance is really historical and mighty. You can imagine the entire Austo-Hungarian force with cavalries and guns marching through the square. The buildings around the Hero Square is very elegant and gorgeous.
2. Must visit and you can also visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok over there, it is pretty near to the Vajdahunyad Castle too.
3. You can reach Hero Square very easily by subway so it does not take a long time travelling from the city center to the Hero Square.
Written 10 February 2020
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nikmay19
Dorset, UK42 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
My partner and I went to Heroes' Square on our third full day in Budapest.
We went here primarily because it was on the way to the Zoo, which is only a few minutes walk from Heroes' Square.
The statues are very impressive and of course you can walk around at your own leisure, but once you have seen the statues there is not really anything else to do in the Square itself.
We hired electric scooters from near our hotel which can be found on the streets all over the city and rode them to get to Heroes' Square.
We went here primarily because it was on the way to the Zoo, which is only a few minutes walk from Heroes' Square.
The statues are very impressive and of course you can walk around at your own leisure, but once you have seen the statues there is not really anything else to do in the Square itself.
We hired electric scooters from near our hotel which can be found on the streets all over the city and rode them to get to Heroes' Square.
Written 14 March 2020
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MikeT19278
San Jose, CA170 contributions
Oct 2019
The description in our guidebook of Heroes' Square made it sound not too impressive, but I was won over once we got there. The statues of Hungary's historic heroes were quite amazing, and so detailed that we spent quite some time walking around and examining all of them, even though the weather was cold and damp. And that was just the beginning of our walk around City Park.
Written 19 March 2020
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Mike A
Washington DC, DC376 contributions
Nov 2021
Budapest is filled with so much history and I strongly recommend taking time to visit some of its monuments. While staying at the Mystery Hotel, I learned Heroes' Square was approx 15-20 minute away by foot. Although it was a foggy morning, it was worth the visit. I regret not going in the evening to take some photography. But an early morning visit provided some quiet time to enjoy the sites. Since the visit can be done in a few minutes, take advantage of the Museum of Fine Arts next door.
Written 6 February 2022
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Jacquisher1965
52 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Heroe's Square is really big and has statues around one side that are beautifully made. Well worth a visit. Would like to return when there are celebrations and the different military groups are together.
Written 2 March 2020
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,467 contributions
Sept 2019
The square is really a colonnade in the shape of a semi-circle with 14 statues of Hungary’s heroes. St. Stephen is certainly here but so are the other six kings of Hungary along with other important leaders who brought the Magyar people to this area.
The centerpiece to the square is the Millennium Monument which is quite tall with archangel Gabriel above. The Heroe’s Square is quite close to the Palace of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts. We just came to take photos of Hungary’s legendary figures and soak in the history.
The centerpiece to the square is the Millennium Monument which is quite tall with archangel Gabriel above. The Heroe’s Square is quite close to the Palace of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts. We just came to take photos of Hungary’s legendary figures and soak in the history.
Written 17 March 2020
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Dr. F
Nottingham, UK1,024 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I visited Heroes' Square as part of my Hop off-Hop on Bus Tour. Heroes Square is the largest and most visited square in Budapest. Its formed by a tall pillar with statue of Archangel Gabriel at the top holding the Hungarian Cross. At the base of this pillar are statues of Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. Then there are 14 statues behind of Hungarian leaders.
Heroes' Square holds a significant symbolic value for locals but for its sheer beauty and historical value, this is an impressive place worthy of a short visit by anyone touring Budapest.
Heroes' Square holds a significant symbolic value for locals but for its sheer beauty and historical value, this is an impressive place worthy of a short visit by anyone touring Budapest.
Written 8 March 2020
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Qualcuno mi sa dire Dall’hotel medosz quanto dista a piedi piazza degli eroi? Praticamente su Google é tutta la andrássy ùt , ne vale la pena ?
o conviene la metro da oktagon fino ad hösök tere?
Written 4 April 2019
Guarda ti dirò che secondo me tutta Budapest è facilmente visitabile a piedi perché una volta capito come funziona è veramente tutto molto alla portata di mano
Written 24 April 2019
Is the big wooden ‘Budapest’ statue still standing here?
Written 21 January 2018
We've been to Budapest 3 or 4 times over the last few years and as recently as last September and went to Heroes Square each time. We never saw anything that looked like a "big wooden statue". I don't think we would have missed or overlooked it, so it must be gone.
Written 21 January 2018
Buongiorno a tutti. A novembre sarò a Budapest per un week end e vorrei sapere se in piazza degli Eroi si può trovare sempre la scritta Budapest tutta colorata che ho visto in alcune foto o viene apposta solo in determinate occasioni? Grazie.
Written 27 October 2017
come mai oggi non si può visitare piazza degli eroi?
Written 9 October 2017
Salve. Non so proprio poiché sono ritornato in Italia.
Saluti
Written 9 October 2017
Quale linea metro è fermata devo prendere ?
Written 16 November 2016
The square will be open - it's open air like Trafalgar Sq in London hasn't got loads to take in for a long time. More a tick off.
Galleries/museums by it probably closed at that time, park behind will be open but not all of its attractions.
Written 9 July 2016
Staan de grote letters van Budapest op dit plein?
Can we find here the big letters form Budapest?
Written 14 February 2016
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