Gloria Victis Memorial, Memorial in Csömör, Hungary.
Description
Gloria Victis Memorial is a commemorative site in Budapest that displays maps of four continents with lead castings marking regions affected by communist totalitarian regimes between 1917 and 1991. The location includes several plaques and informational inscriptions documenting the scope of this historical impact.
History
The memorial was inaugurated in 2006 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. It stands near the graves of three Hungarian soldiers from 1944, linking different periods of Hungarian suffering during the 20th century.
Culture
The memorial displays Resolution 1481 from the Council of Europe, which addresses international recognition of crimes under communist totalitarian systems. Visitors can read names and stories of victims documented through inscriptions and commemorative plaques throughout the site.
Practical
The memorial is located at the northeastern edge of Budapest and requires approximately 30 minutes to visit. Visitors can find contact information on-site or inquire in advance if they have questions.
Did you know?
A Holodomor memorial stone contributed by Hungary's Ukrainian community stands alongside plaques commemorating victims at Katyn and the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. This arrangement shows how different national experiences of suffering come together in one place.
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