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Heroes Square and Vajdahunyad Castle

Alex Posted onOctober 22, 2015February 1, 2018 Budapest, Budapest Travel Blog, Eastern Europe, Europe, Heroes’ Square, Hungary, Solo Travel, Vajdahunyad Castle Leave a Comment

Heroes Square (Hősök tere) and the City Park (Városliget) were the last places I visited before my sleeper train to Belgrade. Therefore, I am glad I did not skip these else I would have missed out such an impressive square. The Corinthian column is also known as Millennium Monument to mark the thousandth anniversary of Hungary. In comparison to Singapore’s SG50 celebration… Man, hope there will be SG1000 for us too.

Millennium column Budapest

Standing atop of the imposing Corinthian column is a statue of Archangel Gabriel holding St. Stephen’s Crown and a two-barred apostolic cross. In additional, encircling below are the statues of seven Magyar tribes’ leaders. And flanking both sides of the column are colonnades with statues of notable people in Hungarian history.

Colonnades of Millennium Monument

Yet what attracted me the most is the brilliantly designed geometric patterns on the ground. That’s because the patterns give a different perspective depending on how you frame the shot.

Heroes Square of Budapest

Heroes Square geometric patterns

Also, the other two main sites of the square include the Hall of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Hall of Art in Budapest

Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest

Beautiful sunset at Heroes Square

Maybe as a reward due to my insistence to come here. I witnessed the most beautiful sunset during my time in Budapest at Heroes Square. It’s so gorgeous and the most noteworthy moment!! I probably would have stayed on if not for wanting to visit Vajdahunyad Castle while it is still open.

Sunset at Millennium Monument

Sunset at Heroes' Square

Gorgeous sunset at Millennium Monument

Gorgeous sunset at Heroes' Square

Vajdahunyad Castle

The artificial lake around Vajdahunyad Castle is used for boating during summer and ice skating during winter.

Varosligeti Mujegpalya

Vajdahunyad Castle was built because of Hungary’s millennium exhibition. And it’s located right in the heart of City Park. Yet, the initial castle structure was made up of just wooden planks and cardboard! The Dracula’s Transylvania inspired castle was only reconstructed with permanent materials later as a result of its popularity. It has since become a favourite for the locals.

Path to Castle

Entering Vajdahunyad Castle

I am very confused with the various architectural styles found inside the castle. It seems like a big melting pot with the combination of Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque and Baroque all coming as one. Maybe it’s me but the unusual architectural fusion probably didn’t work for me…

Gothic Vajdahunyad Castle

Romanesque Church

Baroque museum

And in the courtyard of Vajdahunyad Castle sits the statue of Anonymous.

Statue of Anonymous in Vajdahunyad Castle

It’s probably me but the empty castle is a little spooky after sunset, especially so when I was the only one there. Hence, I quickly moved to check out the neo-Baroque style Széchenyi Baths within the City Park.

Around City Park Budapest

Széchenyi Baths

Széchenyi Baths building

I couldn’t stay long though as I need to pick up my bag at for Bo18 Hotel Superior and head to Budapest Keleti railway station. How I wish I have another 3 days in Budapest…oh well…

What are your thoughts about Heroes Square or Vajdahunyad Castle? Leave a comment and share it with me.

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