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Communist Monuments: Explore Budapest's Memento Park
4.2
25 Ratings
Budapest
Enormous relics of Communist Despotism. Unplugged statues from the avenues of Budapest with excellent photography opportunities of Lenin, soviet Red Army soldiers, and numerous other communist icons.
Enormous relics of Communist Despotism. Unplugged statues from the avenues of Budapest with excellent photography opportunities of Lenin, soviet Red Army soldiers, and numerous other communist icons.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Memento Park - The park showcases 42 artworks from the Communist period spanning 1945 to 1989, including symbolic sculptures representing the ‘Hungarian-Soviet Friendship’ and ‘Liberation’, as well as effigies of notable figures from the workers’ movement, members of the Red Army, and other imposing creations: Lenin, Marx, Engels, Dimitrov,…
- Memento Park - The park showcases 42 artworks from the Communist period spanning 1945 to 1989, including symbolic sculptures representing the ‘Hungarian-Soviet Friendship’ and ‘Liberation’, as well as effigies of notable figures from the workers’ movement, members of the Red Army, and other imposing creations: Lenin, Marx, Engels, Dimitrov, Captain Ostapenko, Béla Kun, and additional ‘champions’ of the communist ideology. A highlight for many guests is the Liberation Army Soldier statue. Adorned with a hammer-and-sickle emblem in its grasp and a drum magazine submachine gun slung around its neck, this statue is a complete representation. Standing at 6 meters in height, this menacing-looking statue of a Soviet soldier was previously perched atop Gellért Hill in the heart of Budapest, visible from all around.
What's Included
- Admission to Memento Park
- Admission to Memento Park
Location
Memento Park
Balatoni ut - Szabadkai utca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(25 Ratings)
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Geraldinehcht
Feb 13, 2025
Not to be missed! - Incredible place testimony to Hungary's Communist past. Often monumental outdoor statues cleverly arranged , a museum
... it is a place out of time! I advise you to buy the paper guide for complete explanations especially on the genesis of the project that resulted in this Park (several languages available) Thank you to the young woman of the reception who speaks several languages and is very pleasant! Small cafe on site. Came by bus ( 101E) and left by taxi ( Bolt) without problem.
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Christinebt2808op
Dec 23, 2024
Impressive and exciting! - A must! We went there at the opening, on a cold and foggy day, perfect atmosphere to discover these impressive statues (in particular for their size) erected to the glory of communism. Then visit a mini museum rich in documents, photos,... of that terrible time. Good value for money, very friendly host lady.
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Sam
Sep 1, 2024
Must go for history nerds - Really a fantastic open air museum, where you are imagined in the beautiful brutalist art stream, which communism carries with it.
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Helenpicsunderwater
Jun 25, 2024
Great Museum, Wonderful Service - Fascinating place to visit for an insight into the post-war communist period in Hungary and also to appreciate that art can be put to bad purposes as well as good.
The guide book is brilliant in itself and a very interesting read.
But also a huge shout out of appreciation for the lady in the ticket office - apologies I didn’t get your name - I left our rucksack on the Arivabus 101E, only noticing after photographs in the Trabant. She contacted the bus company immediately, who managed to contact the driver. One of the Memento Park staff accompanied us back to the bus stop where the driver had retrieved our bag and with a smile and a handshake passed it back to us. The day was saved. Thank you again!
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482despinak
May 25, 2024
Memento Park - Great for those interested in Hungary's Communist Past - There's no hiding from the fact that this is literally just a graveyard for statues from the Communist era of Budapest's history but that's not to say it isn't worth a visit.
If you are interested in history or how Communism manifested itself in those days then it's well worth a visit.
It is relatively quick and easy to reach Momento Park from the city centre.
A word to the wise, this "attraction" is a little controversial for locals. We did a great free walking tour the previous day and the guide opened the tour by telling the group NOT to visit Memento Park. He was of the view that the statues represent the past and that Hungary has moved on. Whilst this may well be the case I would urge you to make your own decision. For us the visit proved to be insightful and interesting and I'm glad that we made the effort to visit.
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Mikesa1018ef
Feb 10, 2024
Knowing when to retain humor despite alll - Brilliant spectacular sculpture park with ironic story of monuments, politics gone wrong but eventually right, fantastic display and film, gave great understanding to the peaks and troughs (mostly troughs) of revolution, socialism and eventual freedom. Something for all the family including the ubiquitous trbant to sit in
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Hocico
Feb 17, 2025
Beautiful insights into a historical era - With my daughter I was at Memento Park and we both found it very entertaining. By public transport you can get there quite well (bus stop in the immediate vicinity). The exhibits are only marked with artist, name of the statue, year, location, i.e. you should already know a bit about the people who are depicted there or look with their smartphone. In a barracks you can also watch some more text-heavy exhibits and films. All in all, it was worth it, I didn't find the entrance quite cheap - but to get such a system often costs more than you think.
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X5721fipauld
Jul 12, 2024
Budapest City - Awesome City break eather solo, couples or friends.
A plethora of history, places of interest, cool bars, restaurants, and shopping. A super range of accommodation from hostels to 5* hotels.
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Mrsandmrwilson
Feb 22, 2025
Communist keepsake - We loved it but can’t award more than 3 stars because it is quite literally just a field with some of the most poignant Communist statues, all assembled together. A bit of a trek out of Budapest on trams and buses or drive too,
If you are interested in history and want to get up close with sone of most iconic piece from this era then it is for you. The guide book is a good purchase, very nicely put together with interesting information. Plus a keepsake of your own.
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Guyzi
Feb 1, 2025
Nice outside park on a sunny day - Nice, a bit far from town if you are commuting with a bus.
Worth seeing if it's a sunny day. A piece of history.
I don't think renting a guide is a must
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