Lenin

Lenin's Legacy in Statuary

Memento Park, located 10km southwest of Budapest's city center, serves as the final resting place for fallen Communist statues, including those of Lenin, Marx, and Engels.

Founded after the fall of the Communist regime, the park showcases more than 40 statues, providing a stark representation of Hungary's Soviet history. Its unique feature is the collection of monumental statuary made during the Cold War, including relics from the late 1980s.

Must-See Wonders

• 🗿 Iconic Statues: Ogle massive statues like those of Béla Kun and replicated remains of Stalin's boots.
• 📽️ Exhibition Centre: Explore narratives of the 1956 Uprising through documentaries and rare footage.
• 🚍 Accessible Transport: Reachable by public transport or direct buses from major hotels.

The museum is accessible to tourists, families, and historians alike, offering a paid entry experience to learn more about this pivotal period in Hungarian history.