Heroes' Square

Heroes' Square is one of the magnificent buildings in Budapest, with high historical and artistic value. Located at the end of Andrássy Street in the northeast, it was built to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary, to commemorate the Hungarian people and national heroes who have suffered through the war. Every major festival square will have a grand celebration ceremony. Strolling the Square Strolling through the Heroes Square, you can stop and admire the exquisite buildings on the square. In the center of the square stands the Millennium Monument with a height of 35 meters. At the top is the statue of the Angel Gabriel. Gabriel holds the coronation crown and drives forward, majestic. At the base of the monument there are seven statues of tribal leaders of the ancestral Hungarian Magyars. The back of the monument is surrounded by symmetrical columns, with 14 bronze statues juxtaposed between the columns. Among them are the kings of Hungary and the princes and generals who made great contributions to the War of Independence. The west side of the square is the Museum of Fine Arts, and the east side is the Budapest Palace of Arts. The two neoclassical buildings are simple and atmospheric, echoing each other from a distance. The Koslin column on the porch has the feeling of a Greek temple. The ground of the square is paved with blue and white terrazzo, which is wide enough to accommodate 200,000 people. Travel Tips To take a panoramic view of the square, stand at the exit of the Hősöktere subway station, preferably with a wide-angle lens. Under the illumination of lights at night, the scenery of Heroes Square is even more spectacular. Friends who like photography must not miss the gorgeous night view of Heroes Square. After visiting Heroes Square, you can go to András Street opposite the square to see this famous avenue that is listed as a world cultural heritage; Feed the teal and have a good time at Széchenyi Spa.