Zero Kilometre Stone
Zero Kilometre Stone
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Neighbourhood: District I / Buda
The historical center to a city with a multifarious and intricate past, Buda has some of the most outstanding buildings in Europe and an enviable natural landscape with stunning views onto the Danube. Centered around the Royal Palace, it provides a glimpse into the golden years of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the lives led by the aristocracy at the time. Matthias Church, beside the palace, hosted many events attended by the royal family and was the chosen place for the coronation of Franz Josef, one of the Hungarian Habsburg kings. Having admired the palace and the church, a visit to Buda will be unforgettable by the stunning and memorable panorama over Pest offered by the seven towered Fishermen’s Bastion.
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,411 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
At Clark Adam Square just past Chain Bridge on the Buda side of the Danube River, you can find the Zero Kilometre Stone, which was a marker used to measure distance of roads leading out of Budapest to other locations. These days, it is simply a monument to the past.
This Zero Kilometre Stone is a limestone sculpture of an oval shaped zero. Considering the number of interesting statues in the city, you'd be forgiven for not noticing this one so do be on the lookout for it if you are intending to find it. It is located near the tunnel entrance, not far from the funicular that scales Buda Hill to the castle.
Overall, this is a minor thing to see in Budapest. Just have a look if you happen to be in the area and are about to take the funicular up or down the hill to the Castle District attractions.
This Zero Kilometre Stone is a limestone sculpture of an oval shaped zero. Considering the number of interesting statues in the city, you'd be forgiven for not noticing this one so do be on the lookout for it if you are intending to find it. It is located near the tunnel entrance, not far from the funicular that scales Buda Hill to the castle.
Overall, this is a minor thing to see in Budapest. Just have a look if you happen to be in the area and are about to take the funicular up or down the hill to the Castle District attractions.
Written 21 August 2014
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Maria Silvestre
Porto, Portugal76 contributions
July 2017
we had come through the night before, but with so many people we didn´t notice the importance of this zero kilometre stone. worth to stop and imagine the distances.
Written 28 February 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,679 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Located by the famous Budapest Funicular is Zero Kilometre Stone .
This three metre high limestone monument forming a zero sign with the inscription " KM " which stands for kilometres ,this stone monument marks the point from which all the road distances are measured in Hungary ,this monument was the work of sculptor Miklos Borsos and was unveiled in 1975 as the first official monument which stood on this spot since 1932 was destroyed during World War Two ,there was a second marker monument depicting a worker that was replaced by this cool looking marker monument,it's a monument easy to locate on Clark Adam Ter and well worth checking out if you're in the area.
This three metre high limestone monument forming a zero sign with the inscription " KM " which stands for kilometres ,this stone monument marks the point from which all the road distances are measured in Hungary ,this monument was the work of sculptor Miklos Borsos and was unveiled in 1975 as the first official monument which stood on this spot since 1932 was destroyed during World War Two ,there was a second marker monument depicting a worker that was replaced by this cool looking marker monument,it's a monument easy to locate on Clark Adam Ter and well worth checking out if you're in the area.
Written 25 November 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
Feb 2020
The famous "Zero point" from which distances are calculated in Hungary is located here, just next to the funicular.
It's good for a selfie or two, but that's about it.
It's good for a selfie or two, but that's about it.
Written 12 September 2020
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BigHugh51
Adelaide, Australia3,629 contributions
June 2019
We had spent much of the morning exploring the area around the Buda Castle on foot. By midday, we were in need of somewhere to rest our tired legs and feet. Clark Adam Square proved to be the ideal spot to do this.
While resting there, we spotted the limestone sculpture in the shape of a zero and known as the Zero Kilometre Stone. Apparently, the location of this marker is used as the central city point from which distances from Budapest are measured.
Certainly a quirky sculpture which is worth viewing should you find yourself in the vicinity!
While resting there, we spotted the limestone sculpture in the shape of a zero and known as the Zero Kilometre Stone. Apparently, the location of this marker is used as the central city point from which distances from Budapest are measured.
Certainly a quirky sculpture which is worth viewing should you find yourself in the vicinity!
Written 25 October 2019
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
The 0 Kilometre Stone is situated in front of the tunnel under the Buda Castle. It is a sculpture in the shape of a zero and all road distances in Hungary from Budapest are measured from this point.
It is quite small place and many tourists don't know about it. But if you are in the area it is worth visiting.
It is quite small place and many tourists don't know about it. But if you are in the area it is worth visiting.
Written 1 May 2019
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,728 contributions
June 2020
The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign. It was erected in 1975.
It is OK but nothing special.
It is OK but nothing special.
Written 30 June 2020
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June A
Surrey, UK2,758 contributions
Nov 2018
This interesting yet unimposing stone sits in front of the funicular that takes you up Castle Hill. Shaped like the number zero it acts a marker from which the disttance to almost anywhere else in Hungary can be measured.
Written 27 October 2019
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
This is a somehow quirky, yet nice (and very touristic) "zero kilometer" stone, from which distances in Hungary are calculated.
The zero-shaped statue marking the point is located in Buda, near the lower part of the funicular and not far from the entrance to the Buda castle tunnel.
The zero-shaped statue marking the point is located in Buda, near the lower part of the funicular and not far from the entrance to the Buda castle tunnel.
Written 28 June 2019
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Leon from Malta
52 contributions
Dec 2018
Since the stone is in the centre of an open air restaurant area in between tables, chairs and sun umbrellas, one has to be searching for the landmark. I was there for quite a few times before but never managed to locate it. The best time to appreciate the location is late at night since the place will be almost deserted.
Written 14 March 2019
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