Monument to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

The monument to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 is an abstract sculpture installed in the Canadian city of Toronto on the territory of the Budapest Park. The sculpture symbolizes Canada’s support for the 1956 Hungarian anti-communist uprising.

The monument to the Hungarian Revolution was erected in Toronto in 1966, ten years after the uprising. The author of the project was Viktor Tolgisi, a famous Canadian sculptor of Hungarian origin. His creation is an abstract composition, entirely consisting of sharp metal spikes and sharp faces. The monument is erected on a massive footing with the slogan “Freedom for Hungary – Freedom for All”. Near the monument there is an explanatory plaque, and two flagpoles with the Canadian and Hungarian flags rise.

In general, this monument is an important historical monument, which at one time very clearly expressed the political position of Canada in relation to the Hungarian revolution of 1956. The sculpture is considered a very prominent Toronto landmark and can often be seen in photos and postcards.