Eövtös was a hungrarian statesmen's, who served as minster of education, and religion, he was also a writer and an advocate for the Jewish community of Budapest. All of this during the height of Austro-Hungarian empire.
This is quite an interesting pictures. At the foot of the statue are to elder gentleman playing traditional music. It is a common sight throughout Budapest to see street performers, it seems like in every corner there is someone performing. It might seem annoying but all the performers where very polite, unlike other places in Europe. The other interesting thing is the young women with her bike. She was waiting for a friend or a date. In a lot of places in Europe statues are used as meeting places. Statues are important landmarks within European cityscapes. While in the united states they are overlooked. In Europe they are essential part of the feel of the city.
This neoclassical build located in Stadiou Street near the center of Athens, has a very unique history. The building was first used as the house for King Otto, then it became the Hellenic Parliament until 1932. In 32 it became the National History Museum. The entrance is dominated by large statue of general Theodoros Kolokotronis on a bronze horse. Kolokotronis was civil war hero. This statue gives the location a feel of grandeur. I stumbled on this pleasant site, as I was heading to Syntagma Square. As it is located on side street that leads to Syntamga Square.
This the statue of Leif Erikson in front of hallgrimskirkja. The statue was there before the church was built. It commemorates Leif Erikson's landing in America. Leif Erikson was an Icelandic explore who found america several years before Christopher Columbus.
