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  • m-joy
  • By m-joy on January 10, 2005
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  • Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) - Budapest
    by m-joy
    This is the most popular and biggest square in Budapest, the place of heros with the Millenium Statue in the middle. Built in 1896 this is a gigantic monument with a statue of the angel “Gabriel” on top. It obviously is overcrowded in the daytime, whereas staying here at night is awesome - we went here after midnight and nobody else strolled around and only a few cars circled around the gigantic “roundabout”, which was a special atmosphere. Behind the Hero’s square starts the Varosliget, the great central parc.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Heroes' Square - Andrassy Avenue's culmination
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  • MedioLatino
  • By MedioLatino on November 19, 2004
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  • Heroes' Square at night - Budapest
    Heroes' Square at night
    by MedioLatino
    The Millenium Monument of Heroes' Square was build for the Hungarian Millenium in 1896 to conmemorate 1000 years of Hungarian history (the Magyar tribes conquered the Carpathian Basin in 896).

    The Square itself with the Museum of Fine Arts on one side and the Palace of Arts on the other is one of the most impressive open spaces in Budapest.

    In the center you can see a 36 meter high column with the Archangel Gabriel and equestrian statues of the 7 Magyar chiefs who actually conquered the territory (Arpad, Elod, Ond, Kond, Tas, Huba, Tohotom namely :).

    The stone block in front of the column is the Heroes Monument. The 2 part colonnade in the back shows in chronological order the rulers, kings and princes of Hungary.

    Behind the square you will find the City Park, with lots of recreation possibilities.

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  • Directions: At the end of Andrassy Avenue, with the M1 Millenium Underground - station Hosok Tere
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Hungarian History on a square...
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  • belgianchocolate
  • By belgianchocolate on October 12, 2004
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  • Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) - Budapest
    by belgianchocolate

    You can't miss it : Hosök tere.
    Or the heroes square. It shows parths of
    hungarian history. It is great to see but it becomes
    nicer when you know the meaning of it.

    Btw , before noon it is crowded by asian
    tourist on their 5 days tour in Europe.

    First your eyes will find the centerpiece.
    A 36 meters high corinthian column with
    on top the archangel Gabriël.
    That angel appeared in a dream to 'Stefanus I'.
    He brought him the crown. Take a closer
    look with your tele to the crown. You will
    meet the thing again later on.

    The statue won a price at the world Expo in 1900.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): At the angels feet...
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  • belgianchocolate
  • Updated By belgianchocolate on October 12, 2004
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  • Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) - Budapest
    by belgianchocolate

    Second thing I"ve noticed were these savage
    looking men. Those are the headmen of
    the magyaren. They were in charge back then when they conquered the plain of the Danube.

    King 'stefanus I 'was a descendant of these
    headmen. More precicely of headman 'Arpad'.
    But why is 'Stefanus I' (istvan)remembered.
    He was the first to become christian. The first
    step into European recognition and recognition
    from the pope. And his mariage was important
    as well. He married the german (Beierse) prinses Gisela.

    Et voila , history can take a start.

    I've added a little travelogue to show you
    something more. Have a look if you like!

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Heroes' Square
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  • rexvaughan
  • Updated By rexvaughan on November 5, 2005
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  • Millenium Monument - Budapest
    Millenium Monument
    by rexvaughan,
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    Meet Arpad, first Hungarian king. He is at the base of the 120 foot pillar erected on this square in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th year of Budapest’s existence. Arpad’s dynasty lasted about 400 years and he is topped on the pinnacle of the monument by the archangel Gabriel offering the crown to Hungary’s first Christian king, Istvan (Stephen). In front of the monument is the Hungarian War Memorial and the colonnades behind it are filled with the rich and famous of Hungarian history. It was pointed out to me that there are no Hapsburgs as the figure of Franz Josef was torn down after Hungary regained it independence following WWI. There are four figures across the top of the colonnades representing Work & Welfare, War, Peace, Knowledge and Glory.

    This is a huge open square in front and seems to be a favorite for skateboarders and children on various little vehicles. What a great place for a youngster to learn to ride a bicycle with no traffic. Also as you can see in the photos the statues make great climbing opportunities for the kids. While some might be put off by this, I find it refreshing that in addition to honoring Budapest’s past, it is a great place for family gatherings and activities. Just behind it is the entrance to the huge City Park which includes the zoo, botanical gardens, Vajdahunoyand Castle and the Szechenyi Baths. The square also sits between the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Art.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Heros Square and Millenary Monument
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  • MalenaN
  • By MalenaN on March 21, 2006
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  • Heroes Square with the Millenary Monument Budapest - Budapest
    Heroes Square with the
    Millenary Monument Budapest
    by MalenaN, 3 more photos
    Heroes Square (Hösök tere) is a big square in the end of Andrassy ut. In the centre stands a 36 metres high pillar with a statue of the angel Gabriel on the top. Behind the pillar is a colonnade and between the columns in it are statues of Hungarian rulers, beginning with king Stephen I to the left.

    Through the years the square has been the place for many big demonstrations and celebrations.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Hereo's Square
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  • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on February 29, 2008
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  • Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) - Budapest
    by Gypsystravels
    Hereo's Square is a large square which comprises of Millenium Monument, Muscarnok Palace of Art, Museum of Fine Arts and the Secession pavillon.

    According to my research this square is where the millenium celebrations took place in 1896, a very proud era for the Hungarians.

    The most striking feature of the Square is of course the Millenium Monument which comprises of the Column where the Archangel Gabriel holds St. Istavan's crown and the apostolic cross. The column is flanked by two colonnades to each side.

    To read more about Millenium monument, check out my tip of the same name.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Millennium Monument
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  • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on March 3, 2008
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  • Archangel Gabriel flanked by two colonnade - Budapest
    Archangel Gabriel flanked by
    two colonnade
    by Gypsystravels, 4 more photos
    Dominating Heroes Square is the Millennium Momument. The monument is comprised of the Corithian column in the center and two curved colonnades to each side.

    The Corinthian column is toped with the Arcangel Gabriel who is holding King Istvan's crown and the apostolic cross. At the base of the column are statues of Prince Arpad and six of the conquering Magyar warriors and the stone in front of the column marks the "Tomb of the Unknown Solier"

    The two colonnades which are on each side of the column have allegorical compositions at each end. Statues of "great Hungarians" are arranged inside the colonades.

    The monument which commerates Hungary's Millennium Celebrations in 1896, was not completed until 1929. It was designed by Gyorgy Zala and Albert Schikedanz.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Heroes Square
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  • deeper_blue
  • By deeper_blue on February 5, 2004
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  • Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) - Budapest
    by deeper_blue
    Heroes Square houses 7 statues of old Hungarian chieftains and the archangel Gabriel. It was built in 1896 commemorating 1000 years of Hungarian settlement. It is a popular spot for tourists. Close by is Szechenyi Baths and an outdoor ice rink.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near Central Park
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    Heroes' Square (Hosok tere): Heros' Square
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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on December 31, 2008
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  • Incredible at Night - Budapest
    Incredible at Night
    by cjg1, 4 more photos
    Hero's Sqaure has the Millenium Mom=nument, Secession Pavillion, Museum of Fine Arts and the Muscarok Palace of Art.

    We visited Heros Square and found it quite beautiful espeially at night when everything is illuminated.

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  • Directions: Pest side, near City Park - metro station Hosok tere (M1)
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