Heroes’ Square, Budapest
Hsök tere, or Heroes' Square, is a major square in Budapest, Hungary. It is 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 referred to incorrectly as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It has sculptures of the Seven Magyar Chieftains, or the chiefs of the seven Hungarian tribes that arrived in modern-day Hungary at the end of the 9th century. The square was built to mark the thousandth anniversary of the Magyars' arrival in 1896, with sculptures and enhancements added over the next 50 years.
There are other statues of other Hungarian leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone and Millennium Monument. Sculptor Zala György sculpted several of the sculptures. Heroes' Square is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see for everyone interested in Hungarian history, from the Magyars to the years of Communist control. Heroes' Square is a short walk from the popular Széchenyi hot spa complex, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, which is located in the square and conveniently close to the major artery of Andrássy Avenue.
Location: Budapest Andrassy Avenue, Next to City Park in the VI. District 1062
