Did you know?! – 5 interesting facts about Budapest’s iconic spot, the Heroes’ Square

Heroes’ Square is one of the largest and most iconic squares of Budapest, famous for the Memorial Stone of Heroes representing the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other Hungarian emperors. Besides being an important tourist attraction, the spectacular statue complex has become a landmark of the Hungarian capital. Come along and check out five interesting facts about the most heroic square of Budapest. 😉

The beginnings

Construction of the square began during the 1895 millennium celebrations but was completed only 10 years later, in 1906.

At the place of the monument, we can discover the so-called Gloriett fountain designed by Miklós Ybl, from which the same spring water erupted as in the Széchenyi Spa.

This fountain is still under the square; however, the ornate work itself has been moved to Széchenyi Hill.

World Heritage Site

Few may know that Budapest’s iconic square is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of the Andrássy Avenue, one of the most outstanding tourist attractions of the Hungarian capital.

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Millennium Memorial

On the occasion of the 1,000th anniversary of the Hungarian state, numerous developments were completed in 1896, including the construction of Heroes’ Square, the erection of the Liberty Bridge, and the construction of the Capital Zoo. Budapest’s iconic square was designed by Albert Schickedanz, and the sculptures were made by György Zala.