Gerard Sagredo monument in Budapest District I

The Gerard Sagredo monument stands prominently on Gellért Hill, featuring a bronze statue of the saint holding a cross and bishop's crosier overlooking Budapest.

Created by sculptor Gyula Jankovits in 1904, this monument commemorates Gerard of Csanád, an Italian Benedictine monk who introduced Christianity to Hungary in the 11th century.

The monument represents the transformation of Hungarian religious identity through its depiction of Saint Gerard, who became one of Hungary's patron saints.

The sculpture is accessible via public transportation to District I, with multiple pathways leading to its location on Gellért Hill's eastern slope.

The monument forms part of a larger sculptural ensemble that narrates episodes from Gerard's life through detailed bas-reliefs at its base.

Location: Budapest District I

Inception: 1904

Part of: Gellért Hill

GPS coordinates: 47.48953,19.04553

Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:08