PARK OF STATUES (SZOBOR - MEMENTO PARK)
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2024
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2024
Statue Park, an address for discovering all the old statues erected to the glory of communism in Budapest.
What was to become of all those larger-than-life Stalin and Lenin after the change of regime? Rather than reduce the statues to rubble, it was decided to turn them into a park on the outskirts of Budapest. A statuary of impressive dimensions. In 2023, Europa Nostra, a European network for the protection of heritage, listed the Statue Park as "heritage in danger". It could therefore receive funding from the European Investment Bank.
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Visited in march 2024
Memento Park is a remarkable open-air museum that takes you on a historical journey from the First World War to the end of communism in Hungary. Opting for a guided tour (we did one in English) especially with Judy, elevates the experience significantly. Judy's expertise and enthusiasm bring the statues and stories of the era to life, offering deep insights into Hungary's complex history.Despite receiving no public funding, Memento Park stands as a vital keeper of history, with each exhibit sharing a piece of Hungary's past. Judy's narratives provide context and understanding, making the tour not just informative but deeply moving.For anyone interested in history, culture, or understanding the impact of communism, this guided tour is essential. Judy's guidance transforms a visit into an educational and inspiring experience, making Memento Park a must-visit destination for a meaningful glimpse into Hungary's historical struggles and sucesses.
Visited in march 2024
Well worth the trip out of the middle of town and so easy to reach by public transport. Terrific, passionate staff to explain about the park and its context. Get the guidebook - it tells you so much. Fascinating visit for me as I had seen so many of these statues in their original homes in 1990!
Visited in march 2024
This site is very small, but it contains statues, bunker, videos and a small view. It's far away from the city center, but reachable with public transportation (101B, 101E, 150 buses). Overall it's ok, but only if you have the time to spare or are around the area.
Visited in march 2024
An amazing experience! Brilliant expert tour guide! Truly blown away !
Visited in march 2024
Το μίσος των Ούγγρων για την κομμουνιστική περίοδο φαίνεται παντού, όπως και στο εγκαταλελειμμένο μνημείο στο κέντρο της πόλης για τους Ρώσους στρατιώτες που ελευθέρωσαν την χώρα. Οι ίδιοι ξέρουν αν είναι δίκαιο ή όχι απλά η γενική αίσθηση είναι πως μισούν περισσότερο τους κομμουνιστές της Σοβιετικής περιόδου παρά τους Ναζι. Αυτό το μουσείο εκπέμπει χλευασμό και ειρωνεία προς την περίοδο αυτή. Κάποια στιγμή θα ήταν καλό να συμβιβαστούν με την ιστορία τους και να χαλαρώσουν.