Batthyány’s sanctuary lamp

Batthyány's sanctuary lamp is a national monument, located at the corner of Báthory Street and Hold Street in Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary. It sits on the former location of the courtyard of the New Building, where Count Lajos Batthyány, the first Prime Minister of Hungary, was executed on 6 October 1849.

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Type: Memorial
Description: national monument in Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary
Also known as: “Batthyány Eternal Flame”
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hungarian State Opera House and Liberty Square.

Hungarian State Opera House

Theater building

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The Hungarian State Opera House is a historic opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy avenue. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture. Hungarian State Opera House is situated 580 metres southeast of Batthyány’s sanctuary lamp.

Liberty Square

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Liberty Square is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is a mix of business and residential. The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank abut the east side of the square. Liberty Square is situated 200 metres southwest of Batthyány’s sanctuary lamp.

St. Stephen’s Basilica

Church

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St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. St. Stephen’s Basilica is situated 600 metres south of Batthyány’s sanctuary lamp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Budapest and Belváros.

Budapest

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Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities.

Belváros

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Belváros or Downtown is the V. District of Budapest. It consists of two historic neighbourhoods with well-defined borders within the V. District - Lipótváros in the north includes the Parliament and many governmental buildings, Szent István Basilica and some museums, while the southern part is mostly high-class accommodations, shops and nightlife area.