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Memento Park

Budapest

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Memento Park

An imposing sculpture park paying homage to the era of Cold War and communism. When the proletarian dictatorship’s enormous monuments and statues were no longer considered politically correct, they were moved from their conspicuous locations to this southern suburb of Buda. Works to see include the gigantic Lenin statue and the Cubist statues of Marx and Engels.

Useful Information

  • Address: Szoborpark, Budapest, Balatoni útja – Szabadkai utca sarok
  • Email: info@mementopark.hu
  • Phone: +36 30 500 0925
  • More Info: www.mementopark.hu/en/home
  • Opening House: Daily 10am–5pm
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  • More Info: https://www.facebook.com/mementopark.budapest

Do & See

Budapest offers plenty of entertainment all year round: from green parks and soothing thermal baths to architectural gems and fascinating museums.

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Castle District
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Dohány Street Synagogue (The Great Synagogue)
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Memento Park Copyright: VanderWolf Images/Shutterstock.com
Memento Park
An imposing sculpture park paying homage to the era of Cold War and communism. When the proletarian dictatorship’s enormous monuments and statues were no longer considered politically correct, they were moved from their conspicuous locations to this southern suburb of Buda. Works to see include the gigantic Lenin statue and the Cubist statues of …
Read more

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