Memento Park Entrance Ticket
Description
Gigantic monuments of Communist Dictatorship. Removed statues from the streets of Budapest with great photo opportunities of Lenin, soviet Red Army soldiers, and many more communist heroes.
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Itinerary
Displayed in the Park are 42 pieces of art from the Communist era between 1945 and 1989, including allegorical monuments of “Hungarian-Soviet Friendship” and “Liberation”, as well as statues of famous personalities from the labour movement, soldiers of the Red Army and other gigantic pieces: Lenin, Marx, Engels, Dimitrov, Captain Ostapenko, Béla Kun and other “heroes” of the communist world. A favourite with visitors is the Liberation Army Soldier. A hammer-and-sickle flag in its hand and a cartridge-disc machine pistol hanging in its neck make the statue complete. This 6-meter tall statue of the evil-eyed Soviet soldier once stood on the top of Gellért Hill in central Budapest, well-seen from every direction.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
A very disappointing part of our trip, was expecting a 'park' not a walled compund with a few statues, although a few were quite an impressive size. The statues had no real context or information without spending an extra £9 for the guidebook on top of the £9 entrance fee each, I was expecting approx £4.50 entrance fee. I do understand that inflation exists but 100% increase from expected a bit steep for not very much, very disappointed!!
First of all, thank you for visiting Memento Park! Although we understand that expectations might differ from reality, we see a need for some exchange rate correction here, only to keep future travelers properily informed. GBP to HUF on this day: 1 GBP is 405 HUF. Admission fee to Memento Park: 3,000 HUF, which is 7.41 GBP. The guidebook in English is 2,000 HUF, which is 4,94 GBP. This sums up to 12,35 GBP. So there is no 100% increase, neither from the expected nor from the previous price, which we changed 4 years ago. We wonder if there is any private museum that keeps its admission fees on the same level despite inflation, not to mention other reasons. Last, but not least, the context is explained in English next to the entrance to Statue Park. Visitors who decide not to get the guidebook, read that, take a photo of it, follow the indicated order of visit, and get their own understanding of democracy and dictatorship. We regret that you missed this 2 meters * 3 meters colorful information board. We hope that your reviews about other points of interests you visited are more precise and this way give more insight for both travelers and operators! With best regards, Memento Park
The place is a bit out of the way, so you have to go there on purpose, but it is worth seeing because it is still remnants of communism and thus part of history. Bring a hat when it is hot because there is hardly any shade. Next to the reception, there is an old phone booth... worth trying. I find the idea very original to be able to dial a number and reach Stalin or Lenin or even Che Guevara.
An interesting park with several soviet-era statues. The film in the hut in front of the park quite amusing, and I had a bit of a struggle squeezing in the car just outside the main entrance. I also found the nearby music set the scene.
We spent a fascinating afternoon here, a unique and thought-provoking stop. If you want to see a side of Hungary that most typical city tours miss, this open-air museum is a hidden gem. Walking among 42 giant statues of Lenin, Marx, and Engels that once towered over the city is a surreal experience. Standing next to the iconic Stalin's Boots, the only part left of a massive monument torn down during the 1956 Revolution, is a powerful reminder of Hungary's journey to freedom. There are no English descriptions on the statues themselves, so the "In the Shadow of Stalin's Boots" booklet is a must-buy to understand the stories behind each piece.
A curious place to watch communism exalt itself with huge statues of both its leaders and liberating soldiers
Graveyard to old communist statues. Quite bleak but well worth a visit. A little outside of Budapest so transport needed. The spy museum afterwards is fascinating so don’t miss it.
Well worth a visit, given that the Park is a tad shabby. Can't comment on the tour as went by public transport and self guided, this is much easier then you would expect, helped by the fact that on all the buses routes and buses the stop is know by it's English name. If your interested in history and/or sculpture a great way to spend half a day.
A fascinating place to visit and try and imagine what Budapest would have been like not that many years ago. If your visit doesn't include a tour, then you need to buy the Guidebook that explains the significance of each statue. Quite an adventure to get there, as its on the outskirts, but for me, it was well worth it
Great experience, Staff are helpful, enthusiastic and informative. A little out of the city centre but well worth the journey.
Quirky, interesting museum, well worth a visit! About 45 minute easy journey on bus and metro. Goid insight into communist history.
