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Today’s travel photo of the Millennium Monument at Heroes’ Square in Budapest, Hungary. This impressive 36 metre tall column first began construction in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary. It is the centrepiece of Heroes’ Square, one of the must-see attractions in Budapest.
More about the Millennium Monument
Completed in 1906 to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin, the Millenium Monument features a towering central column topped with a statue of the Archangel Gabriel holding the Hungarian Holy Crown and a double cross, symbolizing Hungary’s Christian heritage. Surrounding the column is a semi-circular colonnade with statues of key historical figures, including Hungarian kings, leaders, and statesmen, representing different eras of the nation’s history. At the base of the column, the seven Magyar chieftains who led the Hungarians into the Carpathian Basin are depicted in dramatic equestrian statues.
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