Ride with guide to Memento park to icons of communism Standard Option
ID: GYG441939-798248
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
There was communism in Hungary for 40 years but how was life at that time? You will personally experience the propaganda being close to those 41 statues that were icons in the communist past.
We will meet in the city center, we will go in a private car to Memento Park (10 miles, 16 km from the city), which is a historical area, and a cultural center, where 41 statues icons of the communist past, Marx, Engels, Lenin, etc. were placed after the falling of the system. During our tour, you will learn how the rule of law changed when communists got power and how the propaganda machine worked. In front of Stalin's Grandstand, you can imagine how the revolting crowd pulled down the huge statue of the hated dictator. Today only the Boots of Stalin you will see which is a symbol of people's longing for freedom. You will also learn how the secret police recruited new members under Soviet rule and how an ordinary person could be intimidated. The memento park offers you also the option to take photos of these gigantic monuments so you can be with these failed heroes in the same picture. This tour has the purpose to help you to understand why communists had 40 years in power in Hungary and you will personally experience the environment of the communist dictatorship being among those giant monuments that were put on display for propaganda purposes and to manipulate the people during the time of the dictatorship.
Highlights
- -Experience yourself propaganda worked being among the icons of that time
- -Learn why the communist ideology had room in Hungary after the II. world war
- -Listen how a theory of Marx turned to be the worts nightmare for millions
- -See Stalin's boots and learn why his staue was pulled down by angry Hungarians
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be able to buy souvenirs at the shop. Pictures and postcards will be also available.
Your guide will gladly take pictures of you with the statues and monuments what is free of charge.
Batthyány Square in Distric. I. is right next to the River Danube. Here there is St, Anne church with 2 towers we meet in front of that, generally, there are yellow taxis and buses there
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
