Zero Kilometre Stone, Limestone sculpture at Clark Adam Square, Budapest, Hungary.
The Zero Kilometre Stone is a limestone sculpture located at Clark Adam Square and consists of a rectangular pedestal carved with a zero symbol and the letters 'KM'. The monument rises approximately three meters high and serves as the central reference point from which all road distances throughout Hungary are measured.
The original distance marker was established at Clark Adam Square in 1849 after being moved from Buda Royal Palace, which had long served as the starting point for measuring roads. The current sculpture was created in 1975 by artist Miklos Borsos, replacing earlier installations that occupied this location.
This monument, created by sculptor Miklos Borsos in 1975, replaced previous installations including a Madonna statue and a worker figure from different periods.
The monument stands in a public square that is easily accessible and located near other local sights. Visitors can pass by at any time to view the inscriptions on the pedestal, with no special conditions or restrictions affecting access.
The pedestal displays engraved distance measurements to several Hungarian cities, allowing visitors to see how far those places are from central Budapest. These details transform the artwork into more than just a symbol, making it a practical reference point for understanding the geography of the entire country.
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