Shoes on the Danube Bank
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Shoes on the Danube Bank

Memorial · Varhegy ·

Iron shoes on Danube bank memorialize Holocaust victims

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"Shoes on the Danube Promenade The 60 pairs of iron shoes lined up along the promenade on the Danube River's east bank are a part of the Shoes on the Promenade Holocaust Monument. Conceived by film director Can Togay and created in period style by sculptor Gyula Pauer, the iron shoe sculptures represent the footwear that fascist Arrow Cross militiamen ordered 3,500 Budapesters, 800 of them Hungarian Jews, to remove and leave behind just before they were executed at the edge of the water in 1944. Today the sculptures serve as a subtle, touching monument that gives new meaning to the saying "put yourself in his shoes." A long bench runs behind the monument for reflection. By Gina Mussio"

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Shoes on the Danube Bank

Grace S.

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It’s impossible to stand here and not feel the air shift. The “Shoes on the Danube Bank” look so still… but the history behind them hits like a cold wind. Right on this riverbank, people were forced to remove their shoes, their last belongings, before they were shot into the Danube. Men, women, children. Entire lives stolen in an instant, their stories swallowed by the water. Seeing those iron shoes lined up against the river… it gives you chills in a way words barely touch. They’re not just sculptures, they’re echoes. Each pair a life, a name, a world. And as the Danube flows past, calm and quiet, it feels like the river carries their memories forward, refusing to let them disappear. A reminder of what was lost. And of what must never be forgotten.🙏🙏🙏😔😥 #ShoesOnTheDanube #NeverForget #HolocaustMemorial #BudapestHistory @highlight #followforfollowback

Eyal D.

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A very impactful and emotional site and experience. The shoes come in different sizes and types, from children to the elderly, and from the poor to the rich, showcasing that pure evil has no boundaries. What struck me the most was the “late addition” that came in the shape of a sticker commemorating those who have fallen defending Israel since Oct 7th, '23

Patryk W.

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Probably the most meaningful statues i've seen. Sometimes it's not about being fancy or beautiful. It's simple, powerful and worth a thousand words ... A must see in Budapest

Gary H.

Google
Very moving and picturesque memorial on the beautiful bank of the Danube. Easily accessible by public transportation and free. Great opportunity to hang out by the great river and appreciate the long and sometimes sad history of this wonderful city.

Gil P.

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The Shoes on the Danube Bank is one of the most moving and powerful memorials I’ve ever visited. It’s simple in design yet incredibly emotional, rows of iron shoes along the river remind us of the tragic fate of the Jews who were executed here during World War II. Standing in that spot, looking at the shoes with the Danube flowing beside them, you really feel the weight of history and loss. It’s a place of silence and reflection, not just a tourist stop. A must-visit in Budapest if you want to understand the city’s history on a deeper level.

Dave P.

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Very impressive Basilica! Outside photos are best taken in the evening (sun behind church in the morning). Great architecture and decor inside. We really enjoyed it!

Louise

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Nice sobering view. It's lovely to see people respectfully taking photos and then moving aside for others to visit/take pics. NOTE: It can be challenging to access via scooter, you're better off walking down to the foreshore after parking your bike/scooter further up (lesson learnt!) ACCESSIBILITY: It is wheelchair and pram accessible and there are large sandstone blocks that people can sit/rest on.

דפנה מ.

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The memorial for the Jews taken to this spot during the Nazi occupation and shot by the locals and thrown into the Danube river. Public space. Always reachable. Must visit to remember our duty as human beings: be tolerant and respect others.