Budapest To Name Landmark After Elvis

[Brian Quinn]

Budapest to name landmark after Elvis, declare him honorary citizen of the Hungarian capital

By Associated Press

7:21 a.m. EST, March 2, 2011

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Budapest's mayor says Elvis Presley will be declared a posthumous honorary citizen of Hungary's capital and a city landmark will be named after him.

Mayor Istvan Tarlos said Wednesday that Elvis will be commemorated because of his support for Hungary in the wake of the short-lived, anti-Soviet revolution of October 1956.

On the city's website, visitors can pick one of 12 locations to be renamed after Elvis, including street crossings, a small square and a site at the foot of Margaret Bridge, which spans the Danube River. Voting closes March 15.

On Jan. 6, 1957, during his last appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," Elvis sang a gospel standard, "Peace in Valley," which Sullivan said reflected the singer's preoccupation with Hungarians' plight after the uprising.

Brian

[Joe Car]

Awesome to hear Brian! Thanks again for all that you do for the Elvis world, very much appreciated sir!

[cibetty]

I've just heard it in the news here. Me and all of the other Hungarian fans will be proud of it!!!

[Brian Quinn]

I've just heard it in the news here. Me and all of the other Hungarian fans will be proud of it!!!

Well done Hungary and the Hungarian Elvis fans.

Brian

[Albert]

I already knew that Budapest was a lovely city with beautiful people, now I also know that they have excellent musical taste and historical awareness

[cibetty]

I already knew that Budapest was a lovely city with beautiful people, now I also know that they have excellent musical taste and historical awareness

Awww, thank you Albert! In the name of the Hungarians! Have you ever been in Budapest anyway? It is great that a place will be renamed after Elvis in our capital! When they did it, maybe I can travel there and show a picture about it. I wondered if other countries ever renamed a street or square after him. I mean beside the Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis.

[Albert]

Yes, I've been to Budapest and Gyor this summer. Fantastic places. Hungary was a real pleasant surprise. We will go there this summer again.

[marijaep]

I've also been to Budapest and it's a magnificent place Well done to Hungary!

[cibetty]

Yes, I've been to Budapest and Gyor this summer. Fantastic places. Hungary was a real pleasant surprise. We will go there this summer again.

Ohh, I'm really glad you liked our capital Albert. Yes, Győr is a beautiful city too, I also loved to be there.

[cibetty]

I've also been to Budapest and it's a magnificent place Well done to Hungary!

Heey Marija, I didn't know you've already been in Budapest. You never mentioned... LOL... I'm glad you liked the city!

[Diane]

Wonderful to hear. The Hungarians have great taste!

[monk37]

I am inclined to say that this nicely answers the thread about if Elvis is still relevant.

yes, as long as people still care, he continues to matter

[Brian Quinn]

Budapest Names Small Park After Elvis Presley

BUDAPEST, Hungary April 27, 2011 (AP)

Budapest's city council has approved a plan to name a small park after Elvis Presley in commemoration of The King's support for Hungary's anti-Soviet revolution of 1956.

Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos said Wednesday that a plot near the Margaret Bridge will be called Elvis Presley Park to honor the singer's "sincere sympathy" toward the short-lived uprising.

On Jan. 6, 1957, during his last appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," Elvis sang a gospel standard, "Peace in the Valley," which Sullivan said reflected the singer's concern for Hungarians' plight after the uprising. Sullivan said Elvis wanted people to make donations to be sent to Hungary.

The site in Buda, separated from Pest by the Danube River, was chosen in voting held last month on the city website.

Brian