Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (3/4), Budapest, Hungary
Welcome back, once again, to my blog series on the variety of mini-statues by artist Mihaly Kolodko, scattered around the city of Budapest. For those just joining me, I would invite you to start with the first post in this series by clicking on this link, for those that have already read the previous posts, I thank you. Now let's continue on with what, I am sure you will find to be, the most comprehensive list of the Mihaly Kolodko mini-statue's located in and around Budapest.
This piece has Paddington Bear perched atop Masha’s bear from the popular Russian animated series “Masha and the Bear,” and is interestingly found on Medve utca (Bear Street). Possibly another political piece as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced Paddington in the Ukrainian dubs of both “Paddington” and “Paddington 2”, with the bear from the story “Masha and the Bear” likely symbolizing Russia. Add to this the twist that Paddington sits on his belly and firmly grips him on his sensitive spot!
This mini-statue celebrates that popular puzzle toy, because it was a Hungarian invention. While this one is not solvable, it is no real puzzle to find as it is on the Buda riverbank near Batthyány Square, opposite Parliament. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This piece has Paddington Bear perched atop Masha’s bear from the popular Russian animated series “Masha and the Bear,” and is interestingly found on Medve utca (Bear Street). Possibly another political piece as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced Paddington in the Ukrainian dubs of both “Paddington” and “Paddington 2”, with the bear from the story “Masha and the Bear” likely symbolizing Russia. Add to this the twist that Paddington sits on his belly and firmly grips him on his sensitive spot!
This mini-statue celebrates that popular puzzle toy, because it was a Hungarian invention. While this one is not solvable, it is no real puzzle to find as it is on the Buda riverbank near Batthyány Square, opposite Parliament. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (3/4)
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lyle Walker
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lyle Walker
Read it on Author's Website: https://spendingourkidsinheritance.wordpress.com/2025/09/14/scavenger-hunt-in-budapest-kolodko-mini-statues-3-4/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Paddington es Masha Medveje
- Rubix Cube
- Seress Rezso
- Skala Kope
- Skate Board
- Szurikata (Meerkat)
- The Axe
- Ushanka Returns
- The Rabbit With The Checkered Ears
- Theodor Herzl
- Trabant
- Uzenet (Message)
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