Policeman, Bronze statue in the Fifth District, Budapest
Policeman is a bronze statue by sculptor Illyés András, placed at the corner of Zrínyi Street and Október 6. Street in the Fifth District of Budapest. The figure depicts a uniformed police officer standing directly on the ground without a pedestal, putting it at eye level with passersby.
The statue was installed in 2008 and depicts a police officer in a uniform linked to the period between 1909 and 1945. It was created as part of a broader effort to bring everyday figures into the public spaces of the city.
The figure wears a uniform associated with Budapest police officers from the early 20th century, topped with the recognizable Zrínyi helmet. Many passersby stop to touch the statue, and some leave coins at its feet as a small gesture of goodwill.
The statue stands at street level with no barrier around it and is freely accessible at any time of day. The surrounding neighborhood is full of cafes and shops, making it an easy stop during a walk through the city center.
The bronze on the figure's belly is noticeably more polished than the rest of the statue, worn smooth by the hands of many visitors who touch it as they pass. This habit grew on its own over time, without any sign or invitation to do so.
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