Heroes' Square

Overview

Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) is Budapest's grand memorial plaza at the end of Andrássy Avenue, centred on the 36-metre Millennium Monument (1896) flanked by colonnades featuring statues of Hungary's great leaders.

Highlights

• Millennium Monument: A column topped by Archangel Gabriel, with the seven Magyar chieftains at the base.
• Colonnades: Statues of Hungarian kings and heroes beneath allegorical figures.
• Flanking museums: The Museum of Fine Arts and Műcsarnok (Hall of Art) face each other.

History

Built for Hungary's 1896 millennial celebrations, the square honours 1,000 years of Hungarian history since the Magyar conquest of 896.

Visitor Tips

• Free: The square is always open.
• Photo spot: The open square is ideal for wide-angle photography.
• Duration: 15–20 minutes.