1956 Hungarian Revolution — Valletta, Malta
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N 35° 53.845 E 014° 31.071
33S E 456488 N 3972678
Plaque commemorating the heroes and martyrs of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution
Waymark Code: WM13FQ4
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 12/03/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The Lower Barakka Gardens (Il-Barrakka t'Isfel) is a garden in Valletta, that offers a view of the Grand Harbour and the breakwater. The terrace area features a number of commemorative plaques.
The inscription on this plaque reads:

AZ 1956-OS MAGYAR FORRADALOM HÒSEINEK ÉS MÁRTÍRJAINAK EMLÉKÉRE
B'TIFKIRA GHALL-MARTIRI U L-EROJ TAR-RIVOLUZJONI UNGERIZA TAL-1956
IN MEMORY OF THE HEROES AND MARTYRS OF THE 1956 HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION
THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY
23 OCTOBER 2006

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (Hungarian: 1956-os forradalom) was a nationwide revolution against the Hungarian People's Republic and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956.
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Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
1956 Hungarian Revolution

Adress of the monument:
Lower Barrakka Gardens
Valletta, Malta

When was this memorial placed?: 10/23/2006

Who placed this monument?: The Embassy of the Republic of Hungary

What was the role of this site in revolution?: Not listed

Link that comprove that role: Not listed
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