Memorial for victims of the Nazism

At Liberty Square, near the Soviet Monument, there is also a monument to the victims of the Nazi occupation. The monument symbolizes Archangel Gabriel holding the symbol of Hungary, which is about to be seized by an eagle, representing the Nazis.

This monument has been highly criticized by the Hungarian Jewish community because it is seen as downplaying the responsibility of many Hungarians, who were often complicit in the atrocities. The portrayal of Hungary as a victim rather than acknowledging the role of certain Hungarian groups in collaboration with the Nazis has sparked significant controversy.Read more