It was particularly important to me that Hamburg preserve a visible reminder of why the street was named Budapester Straße in 1956. That is why I joined the initiative, which aimed to clearly draw attention to the Hungarian historical event behind the street name. It was a special and honorable experience to unveil the commemorative plaque together with the mayor of Hamburg-Mitte after several years of preparation.
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A commemorative plaque for the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on Budapester Straße in Hamburg
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