Statue of András Hadik

The Statue of András Hadik is a bronze equestrian sculpture in Buda Castle Quarter that shows a uniformed military commander mounted on his horse. Sculptor György Vastagh crafted the figure with realistic and detailed work, capturing the armor and facial features of the officer with precision.

The monument was installed in 1937 and commemorates a field marshal who conducted a significant military campaign during the Seven Years' War in 1757. The statue documents a moment from the era when Hungary was under Habsburg rule.

The statue occupies a prominent corner and shows a mounted officer in full dress uniform with fine details visible up close. Visitors often notice shiny spots on the horse where people touch it, hoping for good luck before their exams.

The monument sits at the corner of Szentharomsag and Uri Streets, at a central point in the Castle Quarter where other historical sites are also nearby. The location is easy to reach on foot when exploring the medieval streets of Buda.

Many visitors do not know that students from the Technical University developed a tradition of touching certain parts of the horse before going to exams. This habit has caused those areas to become highly polished and shiny over the years.

Location: Budapest

Inception: 1937

Creator: György Vastagh

GPS coordinates: 47.50094,19.03284

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47