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Heroes' Square (Hősök tere)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer people, especially on weekdays; spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and colourful trees in City Park.
Budget tips
Square access is free, only museums around the plaza charge admission; check the Budapest Card for transport and some museum discounts, and visit museums at opening time for smaller crowds and occasional lower-priced timed tickets.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Families
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Nopeat faktat: Step onto a wide, echoing plaza and you’ll be greeted by towering statues that dramatize seven centuries of leaders, their horses frozen mid-stride under the open sky. Look closely at the colonnade and you’ll spot symbolic figures and subtle inscriptions that whisper unexpected stories about national myths and political turns.
Kohokohdat: A 36-metre central column topped by the Archangel Gabriel holding the crown and apostolic double cross rises between two colonnades of 14 life-size statues, so when the late sun hits the bronzes their faces burn a warm, metallic orange. Built in 1896 to mark the thousand-year anniversary of the Magyar arrival, the place still draws quiet school pilgrimages where children line up on the chieftains' plinths to learn the names of the seven leaders.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking across the large plaza and nearby park paths.
- Stand at the base of the central Millennium Monument for symmetrical photos, or shoot towards the park for golden hour backlighting.
- Visit right after opening or late afternoon to avoid tour groups and buses.
- Combine the visit with the nearby Museum of Fine Arts or Műcsarnok and buy combined or card discounts when available.
Practical info
Klikkaa varataksesi MAKSUTON kävelykierros kohteessa Budapest, Hungary
Paras tapa kokea kaupunki paikallisen oppaan kanssa.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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