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Fortunately we can still see all the nice bronze statues in the courts of the Royal Palace. These masterpieces were all made at the beginning of the XX.century. 1.The Turul statue- the mythic bird of the hungarians created by Gyula Donáth (1905) 2.The fishing boys (1901) 3.The Matthias-fountain. This amazing staute-group is work of the sculptor, Alajos Stróbl (1904) . You find it on the western side of the Palace and this is the most famous of all the others. 4..The "Csikós" statue was made by György Vastag (1902). Before the second World War this statue stood in a lower court of the Palace and has been moved after 1945 from it`s original place to the centre of the Western court. 5. The Szavojai or Di Savoya equestrian statue (created by József Róna in1900) that represents a battle scene in Zenta is a fine neobaroque work. Originally this sculpture was bespoken by the town of Zenta that couldn`t pay it. This is why Hauszmann decided to buy it and place it right in front of the cupola of the Palace. Directions: Castle district-Courts of the Royal Palace
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by belgianchocolate I had two more tickets for the opera . I booked music and we had music and ballet. But what is more stylish and fun then having a last drink at a coffee house. We found another one whit a history that runs back over a hunderd years. ----1898--- I'm talking Muvesz. It is early oktober , thursday evening , outside people are sitting on the terrace and watching the crowds that pass by. Inside the front room is lighted by two gigantic crystal chandeliers. Gold decorations on the ceiling and dark wooden doors with glass... a cassock with a lot of tempting pastries. (but not for us after all we ate at Ruszwurm). We had a sandwish , nothing to mention on a postcard for the homefront. But ok. I count on you to test the pastries. lol. They serve ordinary carte d'or , but I heard that the apple cake is fantastic. The perfect spot before going to the opera. Leave a Comment
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 Liberation Monument by littlesam1 Most of the monuments from the communist occupation of Hungary have been removed from the streets of Budapest. The can be found in a display outside of town in Statue Park. The Liberation Monument was left in its place however high above Budapest on Gellert Hill. It was erected in 1947 to commemorate the liberation of Hungary and to honor the Soviet Army. Originally at this spot there was a monument of a female figure holding an aircraft propeller commissioned by Admiral Horthy Hungary's pre WWII dictator in memorial to his son who was killed in a plane crash in WWII. The Soviets replaced it with this statue to remind the Hungarians who liberated them in WWII. Today the Hungarian consider it an occupation of their country and not a liberation. But the monument remains. It is a female figure holding the palm of victory over her head. Including the pedestal it is 132 feet high. It is illuminated at night and can be seen from all over the city of Budapest. Leave a Comment Directions: All over the city.
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 King Stephan I / István I by globetrott The monument for King Stephan I / István I, who was the founder of the Hungarian empire and is at the same time the Holy patron of Hungary and his crown was the famous Stefanskrone / Crown of holy stephen. This monument is one of the main attractions in the Fisher Bastion. When you walk around the monument you may see different reliefs, showing scenes of his life. The monument was made by Alajos Stróbl and errected in 1903. Leave a Comment Directions: This monument is inside the Fisher Bastion, and just a few steps from Mattyas church.
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 St. Istvan perched high on his horse by Gypsystravels, 1 more photos Located at Fishermans Bastion is the bronze statue of St. Istvan of Hungary. There are scenes from the King's life carved onto the base of the pedestal where he sits high on his horse. To officially recognize him as the "Christian King of Hungary" with the consent of the Holy Roman Emporer, Pope Silvester II sent Istvan his jeweled crown along with the apostolic cross and a letter of blessing. Istvan strengthened Christianity with various laws and discourgaed pagan practices. He was a follower of Christianity and was responsible for the construction of many churches in Budapest. It is said that during his coronation, he dedicated the crown to the Holy Virgin and "therefore he sealed a contract between God and the crown" and the reason why it is a "holy" crown. Leave a Comment Directions: Castle District - Old Town
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 Turul Bird by Gypsystravels Located on the grounds of the Royal Palace is a statue of a mythical Hungarian bird called the Turul. Legend goes that Emese, wife of Ügyek the descendant of Atilla, had a dream where the Turul appeared to her. In the dream a crystal-clear stream started to flow from her and grew into a mighty river. The represntation of the dream is that she would be symbolically inpregnated by the Turul Bird and that she would give birth to a line of great rulers. The statue was created by Gyula Donath in 1905. Leave a Comment
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 Statue of Ferenc Deak dating to 1887 by Gypsystravels Located on what is now known as Roosevelt Square is this statue of Ferenc Deak. Ferenc Deak was instrumental in the "Compromise of 1867 which resulted in the Dual Monarchy". There are other statues of prominent Hungarians located in this square. Leave a Comment Directions: Pest
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Located at the foot of Elizabeth Bridge on the Buda side is this monument dedicated to Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Sisi. She was wife to Emperor Franz Josef and was quite popular with the Hungarian people. This monument was built in in 1932 and has been at this location since 1986. Leave a Comment Directions: All over the city.
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 Ornamental Holy Trinity Column by Gypsystravels At the square of the same name you will find the Holy Trinity Column. The column was originally scultped by Philipp Ungleich in 1710-13 but was restored in 1967. The column commerates the people of Buda who died from two outbreaks of the plaque in 1691 and 1709. On the pedastal of the column you will see bas reliefs sculpted by Anton Horger and at the top of the column are figures of the Holy Trinity. Leave a Comment Directions: Castle District - Old Town
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Located on the grounds of the Royal Palace is this very impression fountain. It was designed by Alajos Strohl in 1904 and depicts King Matyas Corvinus with a dead stag at his feet, a few hounds further down and a statue of his beloved Ilonka. Leave a Comment Directions: Castle District
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