Liberty Statue

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Quick Useful Facts

  • Open: all year round, day and night
  • Entrance: free
  • Height: 36 m
  • Second Name: Freedom Statue
  • Best time to visit: after sunset for the view of Budapest.
  • Note: Unfortunately, it's closed for renovation until the later part of 2022. But It's worth walking up to the Gellert Hill for views

Budapest’s Liberty Statue is situated atop Gellert Hill. The statue was erected during the Communist era of the country in 1947. Its original symbolism was to commemorate the Soviet troops who died in World War II against Nazi Germany. Eventually, however, the statue’s inscription was changed to “All who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.” This change, together with the statue’s cool design and fantastic location is why it was left up despite being a Soviet monument.