Shoes on the Danube Bank
Attraction
4.6 (20243 reviews)
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Hungary
Did You Know?
Pairs of Shoes
The memorial features 60 pairs of old-fashioned shoes, representing the Hungarian Jews who were shot into the Danube River during the Holocaust.
Tragic Winter
The shoes commemorate the victims who were shot by the Arrow Cross Party on the banks of the Danube River during the harsh winter of 1944-1945.
Memorial Concept
The memorial was conceptualized by film director Can Togay, who wanted to create a powerful and lasting tribute to the victims.
Sculptor
The memorial was created by Can Togay in collaboration with sculptor Gyula Pauer, who crafted the iron shoes.
Highlights from Reviews
• deeply moving
The memorial evokes strong emotions and provides a powerful reflection on a tragic historical event.
• historically significant
It serves as a crucial reminder of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during WWII, emphasizing the importance of tolerance.
• easily accessible
The memorial is free to visit and conveniently located, reachable by public transportation and within walking distance of other attractions.
• thought-provoking design
The simple yet impactful design of the iron shoes effectively conveys the profound loss and cruelty of the events it commemorates.
• poignant and powerful
The memorial is described as a poignant and powerful tribute, offering a quiet space for introspection and remembrance.
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