Heroes' Square

Budapest

Heroes' Square, aka Hosok tere, built in 1900. An empty tomb dedicated to all who died for Hungarian independence. The seven Magyar chiefs who settled the Carpathian basin.
Some of the sculptures that surround the monument. Arpad, considered to be the founder of Hungary. War, using a snake as a whip.
Charles I, king of Hungary Cavalry charge. Bela IV, king who was responsible for rebuilding Hungary after the Mongols invaded in 1241.
St. stephen I Hand-to-hand combat. Gabor Bethlen, who fought in the Thirty Years' War.
Magyar chieftan Guy falling from his horse. Rollie Fingers
Magyar chieftans Arpad in front.

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