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Zero Kilometre Stone

Tourist attraction

Limestone zero sculpture denoting the point from which all distances to Budapest are measured. People often mention Budapest, point, stone, Buda,


Address

Budapest, Clark Ádám tér, 1013 Hungary

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Easter), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Budapest (11) point (7) stone (7) Buda (6)
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  • 5/5 Roja S. 8 months ago on Google
    The "Zero Kilometer Stone" in Hungary is a significant landmark located in Budapest. It marks the starting point of Hungary's main roads, measuring their distances from the capital city. The stone holds historical and symbolic importance, representing the origin of Hungary's road network and its connection to various destinations throughout the country. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to visit and serves as a point of reference for travelers exploring Hungary's roadways. The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign, with an inscription on its pedestal reading "KM" for kilometres. This stone marks the reference point from which all road distances to Budapest are measured in the country. The reference point had initially been located at the threshold of Buda Royal Palace, but was moved to its present location by Széchenyi Chain Bridge when the crossing was completed in 1849. The present sculpture is the work of Miklós Borsos and was erected in 1975. The first official monument had been set up at this spot in 1932, but was destroyed in World War II. A second sculpture, depicting a worker, was in place from 1953 until its replacement by the current one. It is located in a small park at Clark Ádám tér (Adam Clark square), at the Buda abutment of Chain Bridge, below Buda Castle.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lise G. 5 years ago on Google
    An easy meeting spot if you need to connect with friends before an evening out. Also the starting location for many walking tours. There are public bathrooms here (1 euro/use) and also a restaurant and a public water fountain so be sure to fill up your water bottles before continuing on your way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Grzegorz F. 4 years ago on Google
    The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestonesculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign, with an inscription on its pedestal reading "KM" for kilometres. This stone marks the reference point from which all road distances to Budapest are measured in the country. The reference point had initially been located at the threshold of Buda Royal Palace, but was moved to its present location by Széchenyi Chain Bridge when the crossing was completed in 1849.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hugo B. 11 months ago on Google
    Km "0".
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best looking stone vagina I've ever seen. However, it's getting dirty on the inside. Someone needs to clean it before an infection happens.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trey V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great site to see can't wait to go back

  • 3/5 Andrew R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Just a marker for distance from Budapest but a good place to arrange to meet

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 4 months ago on Google
    The Zero Kilometre Stone in is marked by a monument, forming the number "zero".  Drop by and see the monument, it is conveniently located and hard to miss!

  • 5/5 Eli A. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice site

  • 2/5 Daniela Valdivia G. 10 months ago on Google
    It’s a good meeting point but it’s not self explanatory to understand why it has this name. Maybe they do it on purpose so tourist guides get to explain it.

  • 5/5 Moshe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to start your visit in the Buda side of Budapest. Look at at the ground right at the footsteps of the statue 😊

  • 4/5 Nithi N. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s an interesting landmark where it is 0km milestone for Budapest

  • 4/5 Caz O. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a marker stone. Good spot to meet and start a night tour..

  • 5/5 Judith W. 5 years ago on Google
    safe historic place to look around or as a meeting place. Our Dracula tour started there.

  • 5/5 Les K. 1 year ago on Google
    Always interesting to see these minor monuments

  • 4/5 Manesh M. 1 year ago on Google
    The city center for measuring distances. The shape is oval instead of being round. Situated at the base of the Buda Castle close to Danube. Good spot for a pic.

  • 5/5 Mariana L. 2 years ago on Google
    The bird on the photo is not a part of monument)

  • 3/5 Luís L. 2 years ago on Google
    Good for a base landmark for Google maps, but not much more to do here

  • 5/5 Tahir M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit in Budapest

  • 5/5 Dániel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice location in the middle of Budapest! Many things to see and to do!

  • 4/5 Karen O. 5 years ago on Google
    The stone is the center from which all distances in Budapest are calculated. Remarkable sculpture.

  • 3/5 Esben H. 4 years ago on Google
    Quirky monument and you'll see it when you pass on to other more interesting areas near the castle area.

  • 4/5 Kíra K. 3 years ago on Google
    A little faded letters of the city names, but a nice tourist attraction :)

  • 5/5 Lajos J. H. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun gimmick to have such a stone.

  • 3/5 Jose s. 4 years ago on Google
    From here I wouldn’t recommend taking the cable car up if you’re fit to walk uphill a little bit. It give you a much more enjoyable view as you go up to the castle, and you’re saving some money as well.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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