For a few weeks, the city was a cemetery – The temporary graves of the revolution on the streets of '56

In 1956, many temporary graves were established in Budapest for victims of the revolution, often without proper identification. These graves became sites of spontaneous memorials, adorned with flowers and candles, but were later erased by the authorities. On the 70th anniversary of the revolution, memorial points are being erected at three former grave sites to honor the victims. The project highlights the lack of official records regarding these temporary burials, leaving many identities unknown. Eyewitness accounts reveal the emotional impact of these graves on the community, as people gathered to mourn and remember the fallen. The initiative aims to preserve the memory of those who lost their lives during this tumultuous period.