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Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship

Tourist attraction Museum Memorial park

One of the Most Reviewed Memorial parks in Budapest


Address

Budapest, Balatoni út - Szabadkai utca sarok, 1222 Hungary

Website

www.mementopark.hu

Contact

+36 30 500 0925

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (3.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 5 PM, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 5 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 10 AM to 6 PM, Holiday hours

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  • 5/5 Marta K. 1 year ago on Google
    A place which to some will be a source of nostalgia for the forgotten glory days of proletarian heroism, to others of fits of laughter, and to others still a feeling of anger and frustration towards the period. ⭐️ Feel the imposing (and imposed) splendor that your (grand)parents were subjected to right before walking into a grocery shop empty of basic goods. ⭐️ Feel the inspiration (that some felt) to follow the dream and create a socialist paradise. ⭐️ Feel the judging eye of Lenin as you photograph him with your capitalist phone created by taking the means of production form the masses. Feel it all and be happy statues like this are now just a dark memory in a remote park of curiosities. Don't miss the exhibition in the house in front of the park and the extra collection of statues in the bunker under Stalin's shoes. 🤔 The total collection strikes me as a bit small, in comparison to what I think must ave been around the city/country "back in the day". I suspect there must be more statues somewhere; who knows maybe some people just put them in their gardens to barbecuing under a watchful eye of the heroes of the working class. The gentleman selling tickets is very kind, deserves his own 5 stars. He patiently encourages everyone to buy an explanation booklet (which in retrospect I think would have been very helpful to get more context about the statues). I had a huge coughing fit while visiting the place, and he brought me a glass of water. ℹ️ There is a toilet, little cafe, and a shop with a lot of Soviet memorabilia including original pins, postcards, some collectors items and other stuff—basically what I'd find in my grandma's closet.
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  • 5/5 Thomas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really accessible by public transport, taking the M4 metro and the 101B/E bus to the ‘Memento Park’ stop. I’d recommend travelling by public transport to further embrace yourself in Magyar culture 🇮🇹 The price for entry was Ft1,800 for an adult and Ft1,200 for a student. Not a lot at all, especially when there are toilet facilities there. I’ve got to say, these are the best toilets in Budapest!! Odd claim to fame, I know… but I mean it. Ultra-clean and super shiny. Overall, we really enjoyed our poignant experience at Memento Park.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Makar U. 11 months ago on Google
    I cannot begin to tell how disappointed I am. Firstly, this place should be definitely free. This place is in such a bad condition it doesn’t cost a cent. It costs 3.000f for regular ticket and 1.800f for students. Nevertheless, the quality of the service they provide is incredibly bad. Park is not taken care of - all roads are covered in gravel and uncomfortable, tiles are rarely seen and sometimes simply end in the middle of the road, lawns seem to be never cut, brick pedestals are all falling apart. The styled telephone booth was broken and instead or repairing they decided to close it with the construction tape. I wonder where does all the revenue from the pricy tickets goes to, but absolutely not to the needs of the visitors and park itself. Even as a natural park this place is bad, since it has no trees or flowers. Secondly, the vast territory of the memorial only includes about five interesting statues. Others either are either memorial signs or dull and uninteresting. Thirdly, there is no information stands, very limited information on the statues themselves. The main attraction - giant black boots left from precisely a full statue, are incredibly high on the pedestal and cannot be seen fully from any distance! The museum was small and only included one worth mentioning showpiece - the same big boots but in the white color. The floor of the building was unstable and the it’s construction was probably done in a hurry. The screened movie inside was not intriguing either. Overall, do not suggest this place. Expected much more. It could be an incredible experience with the amazing concept of preserving the history telling us the stories of the repressive communist past though statues. Nevertheless, what we get is a capitalist desire of people to easily take our money without providing any comprehensive, or even minimal, service.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ravi 2 years ago on Google
    Super interesting place, it's worth purchasing the guide book as well to help understand each of the statues. The documentary was also a plus as I wasn't expecting it either. The lady on the counter was so lovely and spoke great English. I unfortunately had several taxis cancel on me and was stuck in the heavy rain, she helped make several calls and was able to get me a taxi. Thank you so much!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olena L. 7 months ago on Google
    This park is not that big but it is worth visiting especially for history lovers. I didn’t really know much about the Hungarian history during the Soviet regime so I was happy to get some knowledge. It wasn’t crowded at all and we got the tickets by the entrance. FYI it has 2 parts: a park with the statues inside and 2 buildings outside the park gates.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Travel Hacking L. 2 years ago on Google
    An open-air museum on the outskirts of the city where you can see some of the statues of the communist regime that ruled totalitarian Hungary. The visit to the Memento Park is quick, with half an hour you will have enough since it is not too big. The park of the communist statues of Budapest is located on the outskirts of the city, quite removed from the tourist routes that are in the city, there are several ways to get there by public transport. At the exit of the park there is a small store of very curious souvenirs, all in relation to the park, posters of communist propaganda, soviet songs, figurines, badges with the red star, warm hats in the purest style, even a tin containing the last breath of communism among a long etc. memories of communism.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 scott k. 10 months ago on Google
    You can't erase the past, but you can recontextualize its monuments as object lessons. Every slightest aspect of this park drips with metaphor, so do your homework in advance and/or bring a good guide. Very easily reached via public transportation. Nice little shop/cafe at the entrance. Come prepared, though. There is no shade inside the park. It's just you, the blazing sun, and the memories of the evils of Communism.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daisy S. 6 months ago on Google
    This museum, unlike many in Budapest is open on a Monday. It is located on the outskirts of Budapest. We took two Metros and a bus to get there but honestly much simpler than it sounds. The visit is an unnerving experience. A huge entrance wall with foreboding statues and Russian music booming greats you on arrival and sets the mood for the visit. There is an old trabant you can sit in, and the ethos of the museum is explained on the nearby display board. There are around 40 pieces here that include some striking statues. Adjacent to the statue park is an old barracks like shed where you can learn about Hungary under Soviet rule. It's really dimly lit so it can be hard to read the text. There is also a small film theatre showing a training film for Soviet Secret service agents. Very interesting but the theatre was rather cold. Then there is the bunker below the Stalins boor structure, very eerie. Good to see.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Evandro b. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is good, we have to pay about 5€, however it's necessary to maintain the park and the whole staff!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Molly M. 7 months ago on Google
    Definitely enjoyed this experience! We took public transportation from city central, and it took about 45 minutes. Very simple if you're used to transit systems. The price of admission was reasonable - despite other reviews. We spent nearly 2 hours looking and learning. I highly recommend buying a guide book, as all the (historical) plaques are in Hungarian language only.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 migel p. 1 year ago on Google
    The park is interesting and some of the statues are impresive, specially if you know a bit of history and can put them into context. Nevertheless the park is not very well maintained and there is almost no explanation or details in each statue/memorial, besides the author and the year which forces you to buy "the boots of stalin" (The visitor guide with proper explanations about each numbered statue) if you want to really know what are you looking at. If you have already visited all other interesting buildings in the centre of Budapest consider coming here. This is not a Budapest's must.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TH3 T. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting park featuring lots of Communist era statues, sculptures and plates. It was meant to preserve those after the demise of the Hungarian socialist state. On the opposite side there was a informative exhibition with a brief overview of Hungarian socialist history and films about the apparatus spying on their own citizens.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tibor A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We visited the Sculpture Park mostly because of a work erected and relocated here in the Soviet-Hungarian Friendship Park (now called Óhegy Park) in the 10th district, which was a popular meeting place for young people in the area. Despite the fact that the sculptures met the political expectations and orders of the time, they still carry an artistic value that affects people. I gave the medium rating to the neglected environment, to the exhibited memories such as the dilapidated, rusty, dirty Trabant, the contemporary phone booth without a device, with a protruding cord, the disintegrated Népádió, the dropped statues on the backs behind the waving grandstand at the entrance, which are similar to the community houses of a campsite, due to the minimal information on the boards on the statues and the condition of some of the works on display. It can be an interesting trip for everyone, however, a place where they try to present the memories of an era and count on many foreigners would need a much more careful owner who is able to lead the exhibition in a more imaginative, creative, orderly way. (Original) A Szoborparkba leginkább egy, valamikor a X. kerületi Szovjet-Magyar Barátság Parkban (mai nevén Óhegy Park) felállított és ide áthelyezett alkotás miatt látogattunk el, amely közkedvelt találkozó hely volt a környékbeli fiatalok számára. A szobrok annak ellenére, hogy az akkori kor politikai elvárásának, megrendelésének feleltek meg, mégis hordoznak művészi értéket, mely hat az emberekre. A közepes osztályzatot az elhanyagolt környezetre adtam, az olyan kiállított emlékekre, mint a lepusztult, rozsdás, koszos Trabant, a korabeli telefonfülke készülék nélkül, kilógó zsinórral, a szétmállott Néprádió, a ledobált szobrok a hátsó részeken az integető tribün mögött, a két lepukkant faház a bejáratnál, melyek egy camping közösségi házaihoz hasonlatosak, a szobrokon elhelyezett táblák minimális információja és néhány bemutatott alkotás állapota miatt. Érdekes kirándulás lehet mindenkinek, azonban, annak a helynek, ahol egy korszak emlékeit próbálják bemutatni és sok külföldire is számítanak, sokkal gondosabb gazdára lenne szüksége, aki ötletesebben, kreatívabban, rendezettebben képes a kiállítást vezetni.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrienne J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Memories of my youth in one place. It is far away and has little information, but at least the statues have not been crushed. These works deserve a better fate, regardless of history. (Original) Ifjú korom emlékei egy helyen. Messze van és kevés infóval rendelkezik, de legalább nem zúzták be a szobrokat. Jobb sorsot is érdemelnének ezek az alkotások, függetlenül a történelemtől.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Árkia A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expensive entry and ridiculous prices work for a fridge magnet 1300 HUF. Where are we in America.? There are few statues in the park with dilapidated weeds just clipped. But nothing extra. A badge is 4000 HUF. I'm sorry it would have a good mood. But so. (Original) Drága a belépő s nevetséges árakon dolgoznak egy hütőmágnes 1300 Ft. Hol vagyunk Amerikában.? Kevés szobor van a park lepusztult gazos csak nyirva van. De semmi exra. Egy kitűző 4000 Ft. Sajnálom pedig jó hangulata lenne. De így.
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  • 5/5 Dani 3 years ago on Google
    The fact that an old radio plays old movement songs right next to the cashier is really puts you in the mood, even before entering the park itself. The merchandise is full of great ideas, whether its a magnet or a mug. You can dive deep into ehistorical envelopes and posters as well. Once you enter the park, you can immerse yourself with a variety of sculptures propagating the age of your parent or grandparents. On the other sode of the road, you can enter two tematical baracks, one is talking breifly about the communist rule in Hungary. The other was sadly closed this time. You can also climb the monument of the boots. A copy of sculpture of Stalin, of which the boots remained its place, when it was downed in 1956, during the revolution. Below the monument one can find sculptures of Lenin, worth a visit. Last, but not least, the staff is super enthusiastic, extremely friendly and they do everything they can to give you the best experience if you decide to visit the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesco L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting museum, surely suggested for any visitors in Budapest. It's easily reached by bus (101E) from the metro stop. The staff is nice and polite and speak English. A guide to the statues and museum can be bought for a small price at the entrance with the ticket, which I suggest because the statues lack any information other than year and location. The park is silent and not crowded at all. At the shop can be found the park merch and some original soviet-era trinkets. The park looks a bit left to itself and a bit of maintenance could be done, but overall it's not too bad
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  • 3/5 Daniel Felix V. 1 year ago on Google
    The park itself is a little complicated to reach via public transport from the city center. There is a bus stop but you have to change at least once. In general I liked the idea and the park itself, though expected it to be a bit bigger - after approx. 30 minutes you will have seen everything. Some parts (especially the brick walls) need a little fixing, too. If you are in the area, it's worth taking a look at but don't plan a day trip or so.
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  • 5/5 Sarah N. 5 months ago on Google
    For me, an American from the Midwest, Memento Park, with its Soviet era statues, old Communist car, and period radio playing Communist music, was an utterly unique experience. In addition to the Statue Park you can view documentary footage of a Communist training film for how to perform spy craft in the form of breaking and entering, surveillance, and searching a civilian’s home.
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  • 3/5 Dávid V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 5. There are not many attractions in exchange for a Euro ticket. Roughly 30 minute program. (Original) 5. Eurós belépőért cserébe nincs sok látnivaló. Nagyjából 30 perces program.
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  • 1/5 Hubert O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I do not recommend visiting this place because there are few exhibits, i.e. 9 monuments and the ticket costs 1000 HUF (Original) Nie polecam zwiedzać tego miejsca ponieważ jest mało eksponatów czyli z 9 pomników a bilet kosztuje 1000 HUF
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  • 5/5 Anna L. 6 months ago on Google
    We visited the park two days before the anniversary of the October revolution, and it was worth the visit. It's located on the outskirts of Budapest, but easily reached by metro and bus (just follow google maps). We bought the little brochure and it really contextualised the statues and the personalities depicted. Make sure to also check out the bunker underneath Stalin's boots to see pictures of other odd monuments.
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  • 5/5 Jakty K. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is located outside of Budapest city center. But it’s reachable by publict transportation. You can go there by using the bus from M4 connection. The place were amazing, full of communism ambience. The staff were really nice. It was pretty cheap as well.

  • 3/5 Michal P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "Lenin forever". An interesting walk into the recent past. The imaginative use of socialist sculptures. (Original) "Lenin forever". Zajímavá procházka do nedávné minulosti. Nápadité využití socialistických skulptur.

  • 5/5 Gordana G. 2 years ago on Google
    History on site. It is great that those monuments were saved and put on a place like this for everyone to experience. The lady on the reception was extremely kind, the music playing in the background was spot on. The souvenirs rocked!

  • 5/5 Luciano P. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a great place to see monuments (and consequently, visit the history) of the times of socialism in Hungary. Not only for the standpoint of seeing pieces of history, but also a benchmark for other countries that are simply demolishing monuments for the sake of "decomunisatuon".

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 4 years ago on Google
    Oooooh! What a uniquely different park/museum! I would strongly suggest you take a guide to explain the statues, their history and where they came from originally. We took the bus from the train station, relatively simple exercise but make sure you ring the bell to indicate you want to get off at the park!

  • 5/5 Rob S. 6 months ago on Google
    Keep your expectations in check and you will really get something from this experience! Sure, it is a bit of of the way, sure, it is a bit unkempt but hey, as an art installation that encapsulates Soviet era Budapest, it can't be beat!

  • 5/5 Nathan F. 4 years ago on Google
    Off the beaten path for tourists, but a nice look back on some dark days for Hungary. It's not large but very interesting. The museum has a nice exhibition with a lot of information which is in both Hungarian and English. Cool place to explore, learn, and photograph.

  • 5/5 Dorka B. 2 years ago on Google
    We were expecting just a park with statues but it ended up being so much more! The exhibit was nice and the statues, of course, are fascinating. I highly recommend visiting this attraction will in Budapest, but you'll need a car because it's in the middle of nowhere!

  • 5/5 Vienna J. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge statues! Quite interesting to see in real life.

  • 5/5 Nina H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool place and beautiful statues. The men in the tickets office was very kind. Also they have some really nice souvenirs. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Kata Budapest tour g. 7 months ago on Google
    The statue park where the soviet statue had been taken to after 1989. On one of the pics you can see the boots of Stalin but not Stalin itself as the statue had been demolished. At the entrance it is Lenin and Karl Marx waiting for you. They have a cinema part with four little movies, interesting. Takes approx 20 mins to get here by car from the center of Budapest. Adult ticket costs 3000 huf. They have a little gift shop too.

  • 2/5 Veli Volkan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely not worth your time and money. The park is very neglected and small and there is not much to see.

  • 4/5 Daan de H. 2 years ago on Google
    Entertaining park with plenty of things to do. Cool statues, a castle, musea, thermal baths. More fun in the summer when the moat is filled and the fountains work.

  • 5/5 Cris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Both people at the ticket office/souvenir shop were smiling and friendly, speaking perfect English. It is underrated sometimes how much better the experience is when you are welcomed with a smile! One of them recommended a book to walk and read about the statues and it was exactly what I wanted. It's not a huge place but with the book I spent a bit more time reading about the context of the statues. I definitely recommend the place if you want to learn a bit more about the fall of communism.

  • 5/5 Chris 6 months ago on Google
    A really informative and interesting experience. I would definitely advise purchasing the guide book if you're interested in understanding the history of the statutes! It wasn't too busy and isn't a typical tourist location, but was really interesting and worth visiting. We experienced no wait for tickets, but we did visit on a Monday in September. There's a toilet on site as well, and the ticket office/gift shop also sold soft drinks and tea/coffee. I wouldn't suggest this location as somewhere to bring food and have lunch, although there is a shaded seating area near the ticket office where you could eat. Overall, I'd definitely recommend visiting!

  • 5/5 Ольга �. 2 years ago on Google
    The park is not that large but quite interesting. I especially like the idea to keep all the monuments in one place. Except the monuments, there are some e civilians with photos and a small cinema.

  • 4/5 Reza S. 1 year ago on Google
    It was not easy to get here,its outside of Budapest and require at least a couple of bus or train rides but its worth it, For us that only read about Soviet Union in Schools get to have a glimpse life under Communism and of overshadowing Lenin/Stalin Statues that Dominates public areas of Soviet Union and surrounding states, with a 1800 its worth it and great souvenir shop with authentic memorabilia of Soviet, impressive, don’t miss the KGB spy documentary shown there as well Historical,educational and entertaining

  • 5/5 thvs86 1 year ago on Google
    We ABSOLUTELY loved this place. I think it's a MUST-SEE if you're living in, or visiting Budapest. First of all, it's really easy to get here from the city center by subway, getting off at Kelenföld and taking the 101E bus. Secondly, the setting is really nice, especially on a sunny day, because of the closeness to nature. Thirdly, the staff is very friendly and professional. They have a small cafe there where you can get some refreshments. They also sell A LOT of cool mementos, from funny fridge magnets, to dark postcards, official war clothing accessories and medals. We've bought many gifts for us and our families to remember this really interesting day. Now to the most important part of the review: the actual park visit. The park is split into 3 parts: the statues area (called "A sentence about tyranny"), the barracks expo (called "Neverwqs Square") and the secret gallery behind Stalin's boots. The expo hall and the gallery can be visited without a ticket. The statues area takes up most of the park. It houses statues from Hungary's soviet and communist past. It's located outside and starts with a huge gate flanked by 2 big statues of Lenin and of Marx and Engels. Right out of the gate you see a funny well taken care of Trabant automobile. The car is clean and you can get inside it and take cool pictures. Next to it you can find the cafe and the ticket office where you can also buy mementos. After that the park is organised into oval small spaces that have statues on their sides. The 42 statues all have small explanations underneath or close by. Make sure to check them out because they give another insight into Hungary's past. The statues were all removed from the city after communism fell and placed here as statements about dictatorship and democracy. In the background you can see huge statues, like the Liberation Army soldier bronze statue taken from the Liberation Monument that sits on top of Saint Gellért Hill, the stone Martyrs Monument and the bronze Republic of Councils Monument. Make sure to check them out because they show glimpses of the country's dark past. After you're done with the Statues Park area go to the barracks and check out the expo there. On the right side, as you enter, there's a small cinema that features a really interesting documentary regarding the secret Hungarian police and their way of recruiting assets, stalking people of interest, planting bugs etc. In the same building you can also find information and documents about the park's history and how it started, and a quick summary about Hungary's communist past. Lastly, there's a secret gallery behind the replica statue of Stalin's boots. In the underground you can see some more statues and you can also go on top of the monument and take some cool pictures. Overall this is a really interesting and educational visit that I would recommend for all people, even those that aren't interested in history. You'll have a wonderful day and maybe you'll also learn something.

  • 4/5 Ian E. 2 years ago on Google
    Really fascinating seeing these huge statues in a somewhat unusual setting. Really powerful, I particularly recommend getting the English guide book which explains a lot about the history as well as telling you about the individual pieces.

  • 4/5 Daria S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to spend an hour, a little too far from the city, but for those who interested in a history of Soviet times it’s fun. For me, as for Russian, it wasn’t as exiting; Russia still has this statues thru out the whole country in every city. But overall it’s fun and also allows to see the outskirts of the city.

  • 4/5 Neil B. 1 year ago on Google
    This interesting park is a 40 minute tram and bus ride from V Deak Ferenc ter in Pest (49 tram and 150 bus). It features about 50 statues, busts and plaques from the communist era that were previously located throughout Budapest. They are all mounted on modern brick structures which are, unfortunately, in need of some refurbishment. As well as all of the above there is an exhibition centre in old barracks with displays on events from 1956 the changes since 1989 and a documentary film with rare clips of secret agents collecting information from ordinary citizens. Oh, and I almost forgot there are two Trabants one of which you can sit in 😀

  • 5/5 Daniel De La R. 2 years ago on Google
    Outside of the city but worth the trip. Getting here is quite easy actually. The feel of the place really gives a sense of Communist Hungary. The statues are great exposed of Brutalistic art of the time.

  • 4/5 Farid M. 11 months ago on Google
    The price of tickets I assume was a little bit high The location was far from city but in a good and beautiful location The cinema inside which was exhibiting a show about police officers in Budapest was great It only worth to visit once

  • 5/5 Ailsa C. 1 year ago on Google
    This small park displays statues which have been removed from their original locations in Budapest. It's a great place to learn about Hungary's recent history. I'd recommend buying the guide book offered at the ticket office as it gives detail about the statues and a lot of additional information about the Communist era. This is a small 'museum', easy to reach by public transport and well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Jenna H. 9 months ago on Google
    I had a pretty much private tour due to noone else arriving at the same time and it was a great chat with the guide!

  • 4/5 Oszkár K. 10 months ago on Google
    It's a nostalgic collection of well preserved soviet era statues and plaques in a barren plot of land. It takes about an hour to see everything. There's no shade, so bring a hat if it's sunny.

  • 5/5 Taiani S. 1 year ago on Google
    See the statues and sculptures from communism era its super interesting. The aesthetic its super unique and tells a lot about the mindset of the communism party. The bunker with the busts of Stalin and Lenin has a very creepy atmosphere. You should definitely go.

  • 5/5 Kamil B. 3 years ago on Google
    A great idea. The park it self is quite small it's only around 20 sculptures but some of them like Stalin's shoes are quite impressive. There's also an informative exhibition in a tent outside.

  • 3/5 Lajos J. H. 3 years ago on Google
    Sratues of the communistic era collected in an open air museum

  • 5/5 Zsuzsanna K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I saw a beautifully arranged sculpture park in a cultured place, ? (Original) Kultúrált helyen szépen elrendezett szobor parkot láttam, ?

  • 4/5 Sásdi T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice spacious space with well-arranged, socialist period sculptures. You can have a good walk between them (Original) Szép tágas tér, jól elrendezett, szocialista időszakbeli szobrokkal. Egy jót lehet sétálni közöttük

  • 4/5 Henrik R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a little difficult to find, but it was compensated by the park, which is a memento of a bygone age, faithful to its name. (Original) Kicsi nehéz volt odatalálni, de kárpótolt a park, mely nevéhez méltóan hű mementója egy letűnt kornak.

  • 5/5 Béla G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good, but you could fill vacancies from rural cities. (Original) Jó, de lehetne vidéki városokból feltölteni a szabad helyeket.

  • 1/5 Niels A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very small park with a few statues. There is little to no information. Not worth the 5 euro entrence fee. The park is pourly maintained, overgrouwed and bad paths.

  • 5/5 Krisztián B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The last one slice. It was interesting to see these statues. (Original) A múlt egy szelete. Érdekes volt látni ezeket a szobrokat.

  • 2/5 Soler O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Some very beautiful statues but a park in a deplorable state with concrete parts which crack and or crumble. The bunker section, which houses beautiful busts of Lenin and Stalin, is very original. We have access to it but it is described as being under construction and entering it engages our responsibility in the event of a problem ... Nice place to take original photos but the general condition is really unacceptable and makes some Hungarians ashamed. (Original) Quelques très belles statues mais un parc dans un état déplorable avec des parties bétonnées qui se craquelent et ou s'effritent. La partie bunker, qui accueille de beaux bustes de Lénine et de Staline est très originale. On y a accès mais elle est décrite comme étant en travaux et y entrer engage notre responsabilité en cas de problème... Beau lieu pour faire des photos originales mais l'état général est vraiment inacceptable et rend honteux certains Hongrois.

  • 3/5 Jimmy K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a bit put away, but there artistic snaps Bladt it exhibited (Original) Det er lidt lagt væk, men der kunstneriske snapse Bladt det udstillede

  • 2/5 Helene L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not much out there .. A bit boring but good you save after all so time is not forgotten. (Original) Ikke meget derude.. Lidt kedeligt men godt man trods alt gemmer så tiden ikke glemmes.

  • 5/5 István I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good little place, clean, cultured quiet environment. I recommend it to everyone who has seen or not seen the iconic sculptures and figures of the past system. The ticket price is acceptable, parking is free. Postcards, mugs, souvenirs are available at reasonable prices. (Original) Nagyon jó kis hely, tiszta, kulturált csendes környezet. Ajánlom mindenkinek, aki látta illetve nem látta az elmúlt rendszer ikonikus szobrait, alakjait. A jegy ár elfogadható, parkolás ingyenes. Képeslap, bögre, szuvenír kapható elfogadható áron.

  • 4/5 Fabio A. T. 3 years ago on Google
    The Memento Park is located in the 22nd district of Budapest beside the busy route 7. The most important part of this tourist attraction which is both the memorial park of a historical era and a cultural centre, is the Statue Park. In this particularly Eastern-European collection, there are primarily political statues that during the years 1947-1988, in fulfilment of the requirements of the socialist political ideology, "graceď" the streets of Budapest. The Memento Park is divided into two parts: 1. The "One Sentence about Tyranny" park, commonly known as Statue Park; 2. The trapezium-shaped, atmospheric Witness Square (Neverwas town, Neverwas square and the collection of buildings which are both the continuation of the statue park's conceptual architecture and content, and the conclusion the thought process. As of summer of 2020 and according to the original design, further buildings are planned to be developed over time. Once these are finished, the display will be complete and will become a historical era theme park where everyone will be able to learn about the history of the era represented here. Adapted from In the shadow of Stalin's boots: Visitors guide to Memento Park.

  • 4/5 Pilar P. 3 years ago on Google
    Algo muy bonito y muy representativo. La pena que esta alejado del centro de la ciudad. Y poca información. Es como querer olvidar la historia

  • 3/5 Cecilia 3 years ago on Google
    Meno bello di quanto mi aspettassi ma da vedere. Un pezzo di storia.

  • 5/5 Stephanie A. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a very good idea and a very good one. It is important for this to be a matter of urgency for those who do not yet agree with it to be able to do so. I would also like to thank everyone for their efforts.

  • 2/5 Ryan Lewis M. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm not sure the word park is fitting. The monuments are fairly impressive but I don't think it was worth the 2h round trip from the city when it takes less than 20 minutes to walk around. Maybe if this is your passion it is more worthwhile.

  • 2/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    The park is located outside Budapest and it is not straightforward to get there. There are statues of the socialist period in Hungary, but in my opinion fewer than what declared from guides. No free descriptions of the statues is given. Nice film about spies in that period. Not worth a visit, but could get better with a total restyling

  • 5/5 Stephanie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool way to spend an afternoon in Budapest. I really enjoyed my visit and would recommend this destination to anyone.

  • 5/5 David T. 4 years ago on Google
    Fascinating from many perspectives. The English tour guide highly recommended to point out the nuances and stories you would probably miss otherwise. Surely this place is a must see to provide context to the City.

  • 3/5 Christian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting large scale monuments. I would recommend only if you have a lot of spare time in Budapest.

  • 3/5 Amanda R. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a little bit out of the way but you can easily get a train then bus to the park from Budapest. If you are not participating in the guided tour you will need to purchase a book (on top of your entry fee) which describes the statues and their history. We didn’t participate in the tour as we were too early for it, however you would probably get the most out of this park if you went on the tour.

  • 4/5 Thomas J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful evocation, with some statues which are deep messages. The explanations are however difficult to follow, deserve a unification and a common framework! (Original) Belle évocation, avec quelques statues qui sont de profonds messages. Les explications sont par contre difficiles à suivre, mériteraient une unification et une trame commune !

  • 3/5 Ágnes K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 1500 is the entrance, I found it a bit crowded, there are few statues, you can walk in about half an hour. It could be a little bit more expanding, more exciting with good descriptions ... Some have no subtitles. (Original) 1500 a belépő, kicsit soknak találtam, kevés szobor van, kb fél óra alatt végig lehet járni. Lehetne még egy kicsit bővíteni a bemutatott dolgokat, izgalmasabbá tenni jó leirasokkal... Van, amin nincs semmi felirat.

  • 5/5 JérÔme C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good experience in the little park. If you have time, you can go. For short stay in Budapest, it's timeless... It's about 1 hour from city center: there are buses! You can see farmer statues of communism period. Lenin is presents everywhere... You can see colossal monuments! You can already see an exhibition about the history. Entrance : 1500HUF (about 5 euros)

  • 5/5 Mélissa G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    A very interesting and culturally enlightening experience. I visited with my wife and her family and we had a great time. It’s a bit of a trip out of the city which we really liked. Great atmosphere and when we visited it was a bit drizzly which gave it a very USSR feel.

  • 5/5 T I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Érdekes

  • 3/5 Ferenc S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Value for money is not worth it because the park area is not too large. However, other sites do not allow you to view such memories. (Original) Ár-értek arányt nézve nem éri meg nagyon, mert a park területe nem túl nagy. Ugyanakkor ilyen emlékek megtekintéséhez más helyszín nem ad lehetőséget.

  • 1/5 Marie N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The city is poorly maintained, and few statutes ... too bad there are no more explanations on each statute. A long drive for a little disappointment. (Original) Le cite est mal entretenu, et peu de statuts ... dommage qu’il n y ai pas plus d’explications sur chaque statuts. Un long trajet pour une petite déception.

  • 1/5 Tanguy G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Disappointing, the site is in a dismal state. Very few statues and most in poor condition which is without information unless you speak Hungarian (Thanks Google for the translations). Located at least 1 hour from the center of Budapest (but well connected). Count 1500Ft the visit. (Original) Décevant, le site est dans un état lamentable. Très peu de statues et la plupart en mauvaise état qui plus est sans informations sauf si vous parlez Hongrois (Merci Google pour les traductions). Situé à au moins 1h du centre de Budapest (mais bien desservi). Comptez 1500Ft la visite.

  • 4/5 Éva Bécsné B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked it, I found the ticket a little expensive. (Original) Tetszett, csak kicsit drágának találom a belépőjegyet.

  • 5/5 Anna B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Tétény Plateau provides the perfect location for the Sculpture Park (Original) A Tétényi fennsík tökéletes helyet ad a Szoborparknak

  • 5/5 Alex H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great park located an easy car ride and hour outside of Budapest, with nice manicured grass and imposing statues of former communist leaders it’s a great place to check out to get a glimpse into the past. It was also cool to attend a music event there as the ambience of the park with the statues lit up at night provided a memorable experience.

  • 3/5 Leonhard B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting but unfortunately hardly any information available.

  • 1/5 judit a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He says nothing to my age group. (Original) Az én korosztályomnak nem mond semmit.

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    A must for anyone who likes Cold War history!

  • 5/5 Adam F. 4 years ago on Google
    absolutely recomend ¡¡

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    ?☀️??⛱??⛈

  • 4/5 Eleonóra P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Once it's worth to go. (Original) Egyszer megéri elmenni.

  • 4/5 Kálmán B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sculptures of bygone times, some of them huge. There are many interesting souvenirs to buy there. (Original) Régmúlt idők szobrai, vannak köztük hatalmasak is. Sok érdekes ajándéktárgyat lehet venni ott.

  • 5/5 Gergely M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was great to see these sculptures, wondering what it might have been like when they were our original place. (Original) Nagyon jó volt látni ezeket a szobrokat, elgondolkodtató, hogy milyen lehett akkor amikor ezek az eredeti helyünk voltak.

  • 2/5 Nuno P. 3 years ago on Google
    Too much expensive for what it offers. The space looks abandoned, and the place where a movie was showing was even more abandoned. There weren't many statues


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