Memento Park

One of the most eye catching statues in Memento Park

Budapest 2018 part II - funny statues, charming statues, historical statues

June 13th 2018
Statues seem to be the thing in Budapest When we spot something that we think sticks out or is special in a place we occasionally dedicate an entire blog to this. We think of these as theme blogs. This selection of "theme" is made in a totally non-scientific way. It's only what we personally find interesting and what pops up in our minds when we try to absorb everything at once. E ... read more

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more

16th August 2018

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

Agree! I found the whole park impressive.

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I find it interesting for many reasons
I find Memento Park interesting for many reasons but mostly for the historical implications. Communism has been transferred to a museum. I like that! /Ake

We also visited a memorial in Prague. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_to_the_Victims_of_Communism

I'll try to see that when I visit Prague
I still haven't been to Prague but it is high on the Most Wanted List. I'll try to remember to look for that memorial when I go there. Thanks for telling us about it. /Ake

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