It tells the city's story in one place: a Hungarian and a Romanian monument placed side by side as a sign of reconciliation.
About the place
The Liberty Statue was made by Adolf Huszár and, after his death, by György Zala. It was unveiled on 6 October 1890 in memory of the 13 generals of the Hungarian revolution executed in Arad on 6 October 1849. The monument is about 12 m tall. In 1925 it was taken down by government order and kept in Arad Fortress.
In 2004 the statue was re-erected in the Romanian-Hungarian Reconciliation Park on Piața Pompierilor and unveiled on 25 April. Next to it stands the Triumphal Arch, about 9 m tall, by sculptor Ioan Bolborea, dedicated to the 1848–1849 revolution of the Transylvanian Romanians. The ensemble is a listed monument (AR-III-m-B-21095.02 for the statue).
Good to know
- On 6 October commemorations take place here and the park is busy.
- The statue and the arch are a few steps apart; see them together.
- The old Orthodox cathedral (Nativity of St John the Baptist) is about 200 m east.
Opening hours
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| Friday | Non-stop |
| Saturday | Non-stop |
| Sunday | Non-stop |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.