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Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest

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The emotional exhibit, Shoes on the Danube Bank pays tribute to Jewish victims killed along the Danube during World War II. View the 60 pairs of iron 1940s-style shoes that represent the footwear left behind by the Jews who were forced to stand barefoot at the river's edge to be shot by Arrow Cross militiamen during the Holocaust. Sculptor Gyula Pauer and filmmaker Can Togay designed and created this moving memorial, which was erected in 2005. Experience this powerful installation in between your visits to other nearby sites, such as the Parliament building, which is just a short walk away. Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Budapest trip simple and quick.
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  • It is a beautiful monument in homage to the victims of the Nazi Holocaust, it is not only beautiful for its meaning of respect, but you can also enjoy the view of the Danube River, which is magical... 
    It is a beautiful monument in homage to the victims of the Nazi Holocaust, it is not only beautiful for its meaning of respect, but you can also enjoy the view of the Danube River, which is magical...  more »
  • A moving experience which is something you should see to understand the meaning behind the art installation. It is a little out of the way, in a busy road area, but worth walking to see. I wish there....  more
    A moving experience which is something you should see to understand the meaning behind the art installation. It is a little out of the way, in a busy road area, but worth walking to see. I wish there....  more »
  • Definitely a must see. I had never heard about this, but when I read about the reasons behind the installation of this brilliant piece of art I was so moved. Please visit. 
    Definitely a must see. I had never heard about this, but when I read about the reasons behind the installation of this brilliant piece of art I was so moved. Please visit.  more »
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  • To get there you need to walk right on the edge of the river. We were there after a few days with heavy rain, which made it muddy 🤷🏻‍♀️ as there is no real pavement. Hope that in time they will build the beautiful promenade. The memorial itself was heavily decorated with candles, flowers and traditional jewish materials. It is a beautiful memorial, sad, melancholic. Would benefit from some lighting at night.
  • Lovely monument for a terrible past. The views are amazing and highlights how far we have come. Could do with some readable information if you aren't on a tour.
  • This site is in a prime location (next to the parliament and on the Danube). It is definitely one of the most unique and interesting memorials I have yet to see. It has a very interesting story behind it. Definitely a must-see if you are nearby.
  • Heartbreaking- you can feel the terror and imagine the brutality. It is unimaginable how cruel and barbaric the Nazis and the eager evil Hungarian Iron Cross were, but this exhibit reminds us. Had my grandfather not left Budapest in 1921, our family would have surely been murdered as well.
  • Very thought provoking memorial, definitely worth a visit. We walked along the river but found access was restricted due to renovations on the bridge. So had to cross a busy road to get to the other side.

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