Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (4/4), Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to the final post of my blog series on the wonderful mini-statues by artist Mihaly Kolodko, hidden around the city of Budapest. For those just joining, I would invite you to read the first post in this series by clicking on this link, for those of you that have already read the previous post's, let's finish what I am sure you will find to be, the most comprehensive list of the Mihaly Kolodko mini-statue's, hidden in and around Budapest.
This statue is Yoda from Star Wars, who you can spot heading down to the underground station of Metro Line 4 at Szent Gellért tér. The tiny greenish sculpture is perched on a banister, looking as if deep in thought. The Budapest Transport Center (BKK) has even embraced this new addition to their metro system. In a post on social media, they wrote, “Luke Skywalker had to travel to the Dagobah system to meet him, but you only have to go to Gellért Square: a Yoda mini-statue has appeared at the station of Metro Line 4 here!” They even added a friendly reminder for those eager to snap a photo with the diminutive Jedi Master: “If you want to take a picture with one of the greatest masters of the Force, please don’t disturb him, as he may be exploring the future.” ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This statue is Yoda from Star Wars, who you can spot heading down to the underground station of Metro Line 4 at Szent Gellért tér. The tiny greenish sculpture is perched on a banister, looking as if deep in thought. The Budapest Transport Center (BKK) has even embraced this new addition to their metro system. In a post on social media, they wrote, “Luke Skywalker had to travel to the Dagobah system to meet him, but you only have to go to Gellért Square: a Yoda mini-statue has appeared at the station of Metro Line 4 here!” They even added a friendly reminder for those eager to snap a photo with the diminutive Jedi Master: “If you want to take a picture with one of the greatest masters of the Force, please don’t disturb him, as he may be exploring the future.” ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (4/4)
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/2025/09/17/scavenger-hunt-in-budapest-kolodko-mini-statues-4-4/
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/2025/09/17/scavenger-hunt-in-budapest-kolodko-mini-statues-4-4/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Yoda
- Birds
- Snails
- Söröslovak (Beer Horses)
- Dreher Antal
- Liszt Ferenc
- Micimackó (Winnie the Pooh)
- Aranka néni és Béla bácsi (Aunt Aranka and Uncle Béla)
- Róth Miksa
- Chuck Norris
- Szent Miklós szobra (Saint Nicholas the Lucky)
- Tiny Wallet
- Urinal
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