The Battle of Muhi
What to know about the Battle of Muhi?
The medieval Hungarian state suffered one of its worst defeats at the Battle of Muh in 1241. The army led by Batu Khan dealt a devastating blow to the armies of Béla IV. The Hungarian king, who had fled to Trau, rebuilt the plundered country after the Mongols had withdrawn. The short but devastating Mongol rule became part of national memory as the Tatar invasion.
The site of the most serious military defeat of the medieval Hungarian state before Mohács was the battlefield near Muhi. The Mongol invasion of 1241-42 became part of Hungarian national memory as the Tatar invasion, and the unexpected defeat at Muhi became a symbolic event of the loss of the country.
The Battle of Muhi memorial place
The memory of the Battle of Muhi, one of the greatest blows in Hungarian history, is embodied in the monumental work of György Vadász and sculptor Sándor Kiss, unveiled in 1991 on the occasion of the 750th anniversary
On the artificial mound symbolizing the tomb, wooden crosses commemorate the victims of the battle and the tragic loss of the country
Muhi Battle Memorial walk
Guaranteed programme package
The memorial walk is a guided tour starting from the Battle of Muhi memorial site, during which participants can learn about the history of the battle by visiting the memorial site.
Duration of the walk: 60 minutes
The guaranteed programmes are free to attend!
Order a programme package
A guided tour of the Battle of Muhi memorial site, during which participants can learn about the history of the battle, can be booked with a local historian and can be organised for groups or individuals. The guided walk can be booked using the form below
The guided walk can be booked using the form below
4 guaranteed programmes per year from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
- 11 April. The day of the Battle of MuhI
- 11 May Memorial places Day
- 16 September on National Heritage Day
- On 29 November, the birthday of Béla IV
The guaranteed programmes are free to attend!
Services at the memorial place
- Toilet
- Free Parking
- Photopoint
- Touchinfo
Staying open:
The Memorial is open to the public all year round.
Entrance: free of charge
WARNING!
The lookout can be visited at your own risk.
Kérjük óvja az emlékhely környezetét!
Renovation of the Battle of Muhi Memorial
within the framework of the TOP-1.2.1-15-BO1-2016-00006 - Water and cultural tourism development in Nyékládháza, Mályi, Muhi and Tiszabábolna settlements, supported by the Government of Hungary and the European Union
Muhi is a small settlement in the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county of Hungary, the site of one of the most important events in Hungarian history. The name of the village is closely linked to the Battle of Muhi, which took place on 11-12 April 1241 between the Mongol Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary.
Muhi is located at the crossroads of the M30 road, next to the 35 motorway towards Tiszaújváros-Miskolc.
The monument is free to visit.
Contact
Mayor's Office
3552 Muhi, Rákóczi street. 2.
- muhionk@gmail.com
- (06 46) 466 201
- Monday-Friday: 8.00-16.00
