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Visitors are invited to the 1848-49 memorial walk in the Fiumei Road Cemetery on 15 March
March 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM
On 15 March, from 2 p.m., the National Heritage Institute will hold a walk at the Fiumei Road Cemetery National Memorial with the title "Memory of 1848-49". On the day of the holiday, people can also freely visit the largest tomb structures in the cemetery so anyone can look into the Batthyány, Deák and Kossuth Mausoleums.
A memorial site is being prepared in the Fiumei Road Cemetery for Hungarians whose resting place is not in the country
February 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM
The National Heritage Institute wishes to create a symbolic place of remembrance in the Fiumei Road Cemetery, which serves as a memorial site for all the former compatriots who do not have a resting place within Hungary's borders, either because their graves are located in other countries, or because the 20th century's traumatic events did not allow them to be buried anywhere.
The Hungarian National Name Directory was expanded in cooperation with OSZK and NÖRI
February 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM
The National Széchényi Library and the National Heritage Institute presented the new results of the expansion of the Hungarian National Name Directory. Thanks to the cooperation, from 16 February, the material of the Personal Name Directory, Geographical Name Directory and Board Name Directory will be connected to the database of memorial places, in which memorial places across the border will also appear. The digital interface is an interconnected network of people, geographical places, bodies, and memorial sites that are important for national memory, and is accessible to everyone.
The 125th anniversary of the death of Miklós Barabás was commemorated in the Fiumei Road Cemetery
February 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Miklós Barabás was one of Hungary's most significant artists, and on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his death, a wreath was laid on Friday at his tomb in the Fiumei Road Cemetery, which was made by Ede Telcs. It was said at the event: the portraits of the painter are important documents of the era, indispensable sources of Hungarian memory.
Artúr Görgei was remembered in the Fiumei Road Cemetery
January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM
General Artúr Görgei, Minister of War, was remembered on the 205th anniversary of his birth at his grave in the Fiumei Road Cemetery. It was said: Görgei is a historical figure whose historical role has been found at both extremes of the scale from traitor to hero in the last 150 years.
Candle lighting at the graves of our national greats in the Fiumei Road Cemetery
October 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM
In the Fiumei Road Cemetery, on 1 November, candles are provided for all those who wish to remember our national greats who rest in the cemetery. Visitors can also participate in a celebratory mass.
Secrets of the Salgótarjáni Street Jewish Cemetery
August 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM
One of the most unique cemeteries in Hungary, the Salgótarjáni Street Jewish Cemetery in Budapest was opened in 1874, adjacent to today's Fiumei Street Cemetery. Many grave monuments combine elements of Jewish symbols and Hungarian folk motifs. Most of the mausoleums serving as the final resting place of the elite of Pest's Jews were designed by Sándor Fellner and Zsigmond Quittner. Anyone can see them on 4 September.
The Landerer printing house has become a historical monument
July 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Five new locations have been added to the list of historical monuments. Among them is the former Landerer printing house in the 5th District, where the 12 points formulating the demands of the 1848 revolution and the National Anthem were printed.
The renovated tomb of the Petőfi family was inaugurated
June 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM
The renewed tomb of the Petőfi family was inaugurated on Saturday in the Fiumei Road National Cemetery. The parents of Sándor Petőfi, István Petrovics and Mária Hrúz, his wife, Júlia Szendrey, their child, Zoltán Petőfi, and the poet's younger brother, István, are buried in the grave.
A Day of Memorials will be held on 12 sites around Budapest
August 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Fans of history and culture are invited to 70 locations around the country on 29 August. Guided walks, performances, concerts and many other attractions are being organised at national and historical memorials.
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