Heroes Square or Hősök tere is one of Budapest’s most iconic and flamboyant monuments. Located at the end of Andrássy út, this square built in 1896 for the Millennium Celebrations is chock-full of statues of celebrated Hungarian heroes, like the seven tribal leaders that founded the country in the 9th century, St. Stephen, as well King Mathias Corvinus.
Whenever possible, I always try to avoid “tourist traps” like Heroes Square, but sometimes there are some landmarks that beg to be visited at least once and this is one of them. Yet because of it’s central location, I find myself coming here whenever I’m in Budapest. I have more photos of this place than I care to admit … at night, during the day, in winter, in summer, etc.
Heroes Square In Budapest On A Foggy Day
Lucky for you, I’ve narrowed it down to a small sampling of my favorite photos from my unnecessarily large collection. One morning over the Christmas holidays, I visited Heroes Square on a foggy December day. Seeing statues of the kings and their equestrian companions cloaked in a fine grey mist added an air of mystery, darkness, and romance to the moment.
Aside from staring at all of the statues and pondering their historical significance, why else would you visit Heroes Square in Budapest? While the square was once a site for massive Communist demonstrations, it’s now used for events like concerts, fairs, and even graduation ceremonies for newly anointed policemen and women. Canadians like me certainly love the fact that part of the square is set up as an ice rink in the wintertime.
If Heroes Square isn’t your thing (do visit at least once though), it’s located next to plenty of other places that might strike your fancy. Into museums? Visit the Museum of Fine Arts or the Palace of Fine Arts. Want to relax outdoors or take in a castle? Check out the City Park. Last but not least, the site is located close to one of my favorite places in the world, Szechenyi Baths.
What do you think about Heroes Square in Budapest? Do you have any other tips for the city? Drop us a note in the comments.
Location
Heroes Square (Hosök Tere)
Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary
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Great photos the mist makes everything look sort of spooky!
@James – thank you! It was a cool time to view the monument.
i love your photos, they are very nice
That is some serious fog! I usually cheat and change my photos to black and white when the sky isn’t pretty. But these photos look great just the way they are.
@Zablon – why thank you!
@Stephanie – thanks. I love how fog enhances pictures … I usually change mine to black and white too, mostly on bright sunny days!
@Laurel – for sure. It’s beautiful and full of historical significance. I’ve now seen the square more times than I can count … I no longer feel the need to stop. 🙂
I don’t like visiting the touristy things either, but things like Heroes Square are popular for a reason and definitely worthy of a visit.
Ooooh – love these shots of the square – beautiful, haunting and different!
@Andrea – Thank you! I’ve become a bit obsessed with weather when I travel. I actually prefer overcast or foggy days to bright and sunny ones. 🙂
At least the weather probably kept the crowds away! Cool photos and we would definitely visit.
@Cole – thank you! It’s worth a quick stop in the very least and you end up passing it time and time again anyway because of it’s central location.
budapest is at the top of my list of places to visit, these pics make me ever more impatient
@Yves- You absolutely *must* go there. It’s my second home after Berlin! Hope you make it to Budapest soon. 🙂