The Memorial to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

The Memorial to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 stands near the Museum of Ethnography, at the edge of City Park. It was created in 2006, on the 50th anniversary of the revolution, based on a design by the I-Ypsilon artist group.

The memorial consists of 2,006 rusty steel pillars, representing the people who took to the streets during the revolution. The pillars gradually come together and form a single, sharp wedge, symbolizing how individuals united to form a strong community fighting for freedom.

The wedge appears to break through the ground, symbolizing the breaking of the communist dictatorship. The location is also significant because the monument stands near the site where the huge Stalin statue once stood.

There are several references to the year 1956 in the design: the memorial consists of 2,006 steel pillars, and its main axis forms a 56-degree angle with Dózsa György Avenue.

In short, the memorial represents the journey from many individuals to one united community, standing together for freedom.

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