Madame Tussauds Budapest – A Lifelike Encounter with Global and Hungarian Icons
Unveiled on 25th May 2023, Budapest welcomed the renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum, becoming yet another gem in the heart of the Hungarian capital. Sprawling across a vast 2000 square meter space, Madame Tussauds Budapest offers an unparalleled experience and entertainment venue. This latest tourist attraction brilliantly showcases celebrities, sporting legends, and world leaders in lifelike grandeur, encapsulated in a dynamic and iconic setting.
Guests are in for a treat as the museum uniquely features both international figures and a dedicated section celebrating the rich tapestry of Hungarian history and culture. Through this immersive journey, especially for younger visitors, Madame Tussauds Budapest aims to offer an intimate understanding of eminent Hungarian personalities and the nation’s monumental historical moments.
Some of the notable Hungarian figures include the legendary Harry Houdini, Hosszú Katinka, Karády Katalin, Kossuth Lajos, Liszt Ferenc, Lugosi Béla, Mátyás király, Munkácsy Mihály, Neumann János, Palvin Barbara, Papp László, Petőfi Sándor, Puskás Ferenc, Sissi, Szent István király, Széchenyi István, and Zámbó Jimmy. Additionally, the museum hosts wax figures of global personalities such as Ferenc pápa, the late Queen Elizabeth II, Beyoncé, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Xi Jinping, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Lady Gaga, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Steven Spielberg, and Donald Trump. Exclusively in Budapest, visitors can also admire lifelike sculptures of Bud Spencer, Chuck Norris, and Peter Falk.