Heroes' Square

Heroes' Square is a major square in Budapest, Hungary, known for its iconic Millennium Monument, which features statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, which is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The square is located near City Park (Városliget) at the outgoing end of Andrássy Avenue. The spectacular Heroes' Square (Hosök tere) was designed mostly by architect Albert Schickedanz, who also designed the massive Museum of Fine Arts that sides this enormous open space.

Highlights include the Millennium Monument, a 36-meter column crowned by a figure of the Archangel Gabriel and unveiled in the late 19th century. A group of bronze horsemen symbolizing the invading Magyar Prince rpád and six of his fellow warriors surrounds the plinth. Colonnades stretch in a semicircle on either side of the column, and sculptures of Hungarian emperors stand between the individual pillars. Zala's bronze pieces adorn the corner pillars. In the evening, electric lights illuminate the entire area creating a beautiful picture. This place is really a worth-seeing destination when you travel to Budapest.

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Address: Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary
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