Private tour in Budapest Balázs G
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3 hours
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Memento Park is in the outskirts of the city and is dedicated to statues from Hungary's Communist past. Learn what happened in this part of the world after the II. World War. If you are interested in history this tour will help you to understand the time of the Cold War behind the Iron Curtain. During our tour, you will learn how the rule of law changed when communists got power and how the propaganda machine worked. The memento park offers you also the option to take photos with these huge gigantic statue monsters. In front of Stalin's Grandstand, you can imagine how the revolting crowd pulled down the huge statue of the hated dictator's monument. This tour has the purpose of helping you to understand why communists had 40 years in power in Hungary. It is almost 80 years now since the US troops arrived in Normandy and Western Europe was liberated. At the same time, Soviet troops arrived in Eastern Europe and you will learn how this has changed everything for 40 years and what kind of liberation happened he
We will meet in the city center, or at your hotel and we will go in a private car to Memento Park (10 miles, 16 km from the city), which is a historical area, and a unique open-air museum, where 41 statues icons of the communist past, Marx, Engels, Lenin, etc. were placed after the falling of the system. Highlights -Your guide was a kid at the time of communism so he will tell you his personal experience at that time -Experience the propaganda, being close to the icons of communism -Learn why the communist ideology had room in Hungary after the II. World War -Listen to how this theory of Marx turned out to be the worst nightmare for millions in this part of the globe -See Stalin's boots and learn why his statue was pulled down by angry Hungarians - Learn which US president has a statue in Budapest and why -learn how the brainwashing and manipulation worked and how the brave ones could escape to the west
Contact your local guide to know more!!
From your hotel or meeting point you will be picked up by a van and after the door you will be dropped at the same place or in the city if you have other plans,
Budapest, Hungary
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Batthyány tér 7 Budapest 1011 in front of St.Anne Church
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
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