Timeline
15:44
Ibrahim Cafe, Restaurant & Ice Cream
Grab a coffee or ice cream at the terrace of Ibrahim Cafe, Restaurant & Ice Cream. The street terrace offers a relaxed spot to settle in before the walk begins.
16:04
Taverna Flórián Restaurant and Coffee-Shop
Walk one minute to Taverna Flórián Restaurant and Coffee-Shop. Step inside for a warm drink or a light bite. The cozy background music and show kitchen create a pleasant atmosphere to linger in as the afternoon light shifts.
16:19
Walk 24 minutes south from the 1956 uprising memorial to the Saint Florian Statue. This late-baroque statue, completed in 1810, stands as a quiet landmark in the square.
16:29
Stand at the 1956 uprising memorial. As the sun sets toward the WSW around 16:29, the golden light fades over the boundary stone that marked the last memory of the homeland for thousands of refugees. The silence here holds the weight of the history described.
16:59
End the evening at Bécsikapu Restaurant. It is open until 22:00, offering a warm place to sit down for a proper meal after the walk. The restaurant serves a variety of local dishes, from soups to wild boar, allowing you to continue the evening comfortably.
Local tip
The walk from the memorial to the statue takes about 24 minutes. Pace yourself so you arrive at the statue just before the sun dips below the horizon. Check the route if you need specific directions between these points.
Check before you go
- Ibrahim Cafe, Restaurant & Ice Cream has no listed hours, so verify opening times locally.
- Taverna Flórián is closed on Mondays; Restaurant opens at 17:00 on Tuesdays and 11:00 Wed-Sun. Coffee-Shop is open Tue-Sun 9-22:00.
- Bécsikapu Restaurant is open daily 11:00-22:00.
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