Millenniumi emlékmű Audio Guide
Explore Millenniumi emlékmű with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Millennium Monument is a prominent monument located in Heroes' Square, Budapest. It commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Magyar conquest of the Carpathian Basin.
What you will hear
Arrival at Heroes' Square
Establishing the scale of the 1896 Millennium Monument and the vast open space of the square. Using a high-quality wide shot to show the entire complex as seen by an arriving visitor.
Heroes' Square Overview
Welcome to one of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest, a grand open space celebrating a thousand years of history.
The Column of Archangel Gabriel
Exploring the 36-meter Corinthian column and the legend of the Holy Crown. This stop covers the signature element of Gabriel's vision.
Archangel Gabriel's Vision
High atop the central column, the Archangel Gabriel holds the symbols of Hungary’s founding and faith.
The Seven Chieftains of the Magyars
Focusing on the equestrian statues at the base of the column, representing the tribal leaders who founded the nation in 896.
Prince Árpád
The central leader of the Hungarian conquest is depicted with commanding authority atop his horse.
The Right Colonnade: The Struggle for Freedom
Discussing the later national heroes and the 'Great Statue Swap' where Habsburg rulers were replaced by Hungarian freedom fighters.
Lajos Kossuth
Honored as a champion of liberty, Lajos Kossuth led the fight for independence during the 19th century.
The Chariots of War and Peace
Examining the allegorical bronze statues atop the colonnades that represent the duality of Hungarian history.
The Chariot of Peace
A female figure holding a palm branch symbolizes the nation’s aspirations for a prosperous and stable future.
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