The House of Terror was created as a memorial to the victims of Fascism and Communism, and to help explain what happened here during those oppressive regimes. It's inside what was once the headquarters of the Fascist Arrow Cross and then the ÁVH, the Communist secret police. It's a highly interactive museum, and it makes for a chilling experience. This building has seen some of the darkest days of 20th-century Hungary, and its basement cellars, now part of the exhibition, were once used as torture chambers. It's nearly impossible to imagine what so many people went through there. The exhibition itself is mostly in Hungarian, but there are printouts everywhere with English translations. You may want to collect them all and save them for later reading, as there is a lot of material to take in. The English-language audio-guide is a wise investment in order to get the full experience. Note that the museum has been controversial since it opened in 2002. Critics say it places too much blame on the Communists, the Germans, and the Allies (who changed Hungary's borders after World War I). What it is missing, they say, is a deeper look at Hungary's role in the Holocaust. Note that it's probably best to skip this museum if you have young children in tow.
Budapest› Attraction
House of Terror (Terror Háza)
Andrássy út 60
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Neighborhood
VI. district
Hours
Tues–Sun 10am–6pm
Transportation
Metro: Oktogon or Vörösmarty utca (M1)
Phone
1/374-2600
Prices
Adults 2,000 HUF
, audio guide 1,300 HUF
Web site
House of Terror (Terror Háza)
Map
Andrássy út 60 BudapestNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.