Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest

Name: Shoes on the Danube Bank
Address: Id. Antall Jozsef rakpart, Budapest, 1054, Hungary

#44 among attractions in Budapest

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant and powerful memorial in Budapest, Hungary, that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Situated on the east bank of the Danube River, this haunting monument consists of 60 pairs of 1940s-style shoes cast in iron and anchored to the embankment.

This evocative installation commemorates the Jewish victims who were executed by the Arrow Cross militiamen during World War II. The victims were ordered to remove their shoes before being shot at the edge of the river, their bodies falling into the water and being swept away. The array of shoes, which includes men's, women's, and children's footwear, represents the diverse group of individuals who suffered this tragic fate.

The Shoes on the Danube Bank was conceptualized by film director Can Togay and brought to life by sculptor Gyula Pauer in 2005. It serves as a somber reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the lives lost during that dark period in history.

Visitors to Budapest can find the memorial on the Pest side of the Danube Promenade, just south of the Hungarian Parliament Building and near the Academy of Sciences. The site is accessible at any time and there is no admission fee, making it a must-visit location for those wishing to pay their respects and reflect on the impact of historical events.

Local name: Cipők a Duna-parton Coordinates: 47°30'14"N, 19°2'41"E

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Id. Antall Jozsef rakpartBelváros-Lipótváros (Lipótváros)Budapest 1054 Hungary

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Day trips

Shoes on the Danube Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shoes on the Danube Bank open?

Shoes on the Danube Bank is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Shoes on the Danube Bank?

Nearby attractions include Szamos Csokoládémúzeum, Budapest (5 min walk), MTA Könyvtár és Információs Központ, Budapest (5 min walk), Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts, Budapest (5 min walk), Arany tíz Cultural Center, Budapest (6 min walk).

How to get to Shoes on the Danube Bank by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shoes on the Danube Bank:

Tram

Kossuth Lajos tér (1 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 2, 2M (5 min walk)

Metro

Kossuth Lajos tér • Lines: M2 (4 min walk)
Batthyány tér • Lines: M2 (10 min walk)

Bus

Széchenyi utca • Lines: 115, 15 (5 min walk)
Halász utca • Lines: 990 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (7 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (9 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (22 min walk)

Train

Clark Ádám tér (13 min walk)
Szent György tér (14 min walk)