You’ll always know where you are: just search for these statues
Posted by Budnews · Nov 3, 2017

There are some statues in Budapest that are so characteristic and popular that if you see them, you already know where you are. Usually they are not a well-known people's equestrian statue, rather nice „little” artworks that we love so much.

Kiskirálylány (Little Princess) @ Duna-Korzó

The statue was inspired by the creature's little daughter, who often played in princess costume. It has become one of the symbols of Budapest. Though she sits alone on the railing, the Little Princess has hundreds of friends a day for at least one photo.

Columbo @ Falk Miksa Street

Peter Falk's most famous role was not accidentally placed here. Although there is no clear evidence that the legendary actor who died six years ago was a descendant of Miksa Falk or it’s just a coincidence, but it’s sure the best place for this statue.

Nagy Imre @ Vértanúk Tere

All tourists have seen the bronze bridge and the life-size figure: he’s the former Prime Minister of Hungary who played important role during the revolution of 1956.

Policeman of old times @ Zrínyi street

The pot-bellied policeman on Zrínyi street is one of the most popular figures in Budapest. Originally, the goal was to improve the police's popularity with him, and we don’t know if it happened, but this guy became extremely popular.

Anonymus @ Vajdahunyad Castle

One of the gemstones of Városliget is this bronze statue built in 1903 next to Vajdahunyad Castle. We don’t have accurate information about Anonymus in history books: he probably was a notary of King Béla. He wrote the prehistory and the conquest of Hungarians in his work Gesta Hungarorum.

At the Danube (Attila József) @ Kossuth Square

The statue depicts one of the greatest Hungarian poets and was inspired by his most well-known poem. Some lines can be read alongside the statue.

Girl with the dog @ Vigadó square

The statue of Vigadó Square is also a popular place for taking selfies. According to the sculptor, it was inspired by an elder lady. The girl is sitting on the base of a lamp and tries to get her puppy's ball for a little more play. How nice it is!

Paul street boys @ Práter street

The statue represents the "einstand" scene of the novel Paul street boys by Ferenc Molnár. This book is an all-time favorite of Hungarian youth literature, and the statue is located near to an important venue of the novel.

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