About Hosok tere
Known in English as Heroes’ Square, Hősök tere is one of Budapest’s most iconic city squares. Its complex of statues and monuments is iconic of Hungary and graces the front of many a postcard.
The towering Millennium Monument dominates the landscape of Hősök tere. Its central column is topped by the Archangel Gabriel and surrounded by the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. The column is a cenotaph dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the name of Hungarian independence. Two arching colonnades flank the column filled with statues of famous Hungarian figures. The square is surrounded by other important Budapest attractions including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Palace of Art and Andrassy Avenue.
Hősök tere has its own stop on the Budapest Metro. It is located at the northeastern end of Andrassy Avenue and is within walking distance of the Szechenyi Thermal Bath. A tram ride from Buda Castle on the other side of the Danube River would take just under 30 minutes.
With a modern name like “Millennium Monument”, visitors might suppose the central statue complex at Hősök tere honoured the advent of the 21st century. However, the monument was constructed between 1896 and 1900 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of Hungary’s founding.