Heroes' Square
Hungary, Budapest, Pest, Hő sok tere
Description:
Heroes Square is the central square of the Hungarian capital. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Attention is drawn to the Millennium Memorial, located in the center. The 36-meter column of Archangel Gabriel is crowned, it stands on the globe. And on the pedestal there are seven Magyar chiefs on horses. This monument is dedicated to the return of the Hungarians to their historical homeland and the founding of the Kingdom of Hungary. On the lower tier are bas-reliefs depicting events from the lives of the rulers and heroes of the country.
Construction began in 1896 and was completed in 1900. Since then, the square has become a venue for historical events, demonstrations, and political gatherings. After Hungary gained independence, a memorial plaque dedicated to the memory of the fallen soldiers was erected in front of the column. Before the construction of the memorial on the square was a drinking fountain
You can get by metro to the station "Heroes Square". Or walk down Andrassy Avenue.