Budapest's Fat Policeman Statue offers visitors a unique good luck ritual. Rubbing the bronze figure's belly is believed to bring prosperity and safe journeys. This quirky sculpture has become one of the city's most photographed attractions. It is located near St. Stephen's Basilica in the city center. Travellers enjoy this delightful and shared experience while exploring Budapest.
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July 28, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Rubbing this fat policeman’s belly can give them money: Why tourists in this country follow this ritual
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