The Statue of Columbo, located in Budapest, is a delightful and unexpected tribute that often surprises visitors as they explore this vibrant city. Erected to honor the iconic detective portrayed by Peter Falk in the famous television series, the statue captures the essence of the character with a charmingly realistic design. Upon approaching the statue, you will notice Columbo's signature trench coat and unassuming demeanor, perfectly reflecting his character's wit and intelligence. The attention to detail in the sculpture is commendable, from the slightly rumpled coat to the inquisitive look on his face, inviting passersby to ponder the mysteries he might be solving. Situated in a lively area, the statue makes for a fantastic photo opportunity, especially for fans of the show. Itâs also a great conversation starter, as many visitors to Budapest might not expect to find a tribute to a fictional detective in the heart of this historic city. The surrounding area is bustling with life, with nearby cafes and shops, making it a perfect stop while exploring Budapest's rich culture and history. Whether you're a fan of Columbo or just a curious traveler, this statue adds a quirky touch to the city's landscape and highlights the diverse influences that shape Budapestâs artistic scene. Overall, the Statue of Columbo is a charming and whimsical addition to Budapest, embodying both nostalgia for the beloved show and the city's spirit of embracing unique art. Itâs definitely worth a visit â you might just find yourself smiling as you pose next to this...
   Read moreA Terence-Hill pĂĄros, Derrick felĂŒgyelĆ Ă©s Columbo, alias Peter Falk. Ćk azok a hĆsök, akik szinte minden magyar csalĂĄd bĆre alĂĄ fĂ©rkĆztek. TalĂĄn mĂ©g Borivoje Ć urdiloviÄ (Ć urda) is, de az Ć sorozata sokkal rövidebb ideig tartott. A szobor jĂłl elkapott pillanatot ĂĄbrĂĄzol: Columbo töpreng - vajon mit hagyott a lefutott, 1959-es Peugeot 403-asĂĄban, vagy esetleg köti össze a gyilkossĂĄg szĂĄlait? SzĂ©lfĂștta nyakkendĆ, kiengedett, gyƱrött ballonkabĂĄt, felpödört gallĂ©r, jobb kezĂ©ben az elmaradhatatlan szivar, Ă©s az a kicsit huncut mosoly, amely elĂĄrulja: "nem az a naiv vagyok, akinek hisztek, Ă©s akinek kinĂ©zek!". Vele szemben a basset hound-ja, aki figyeli a gazdi mozdulatait.
A Columbot megszemĂ©lyesĂtĆ Peter Falk a wiki szerint "magyar felmenĆkkel is rendelkezĆ, zsidĂł szĂĄrmazĂĄsĂș Emmy Ă©s Golden Globe-dĂjas amerikai szĂnĂ©sz Ă©s filmrendezĆ." ĂllĂtĂłlag mĂĄig vitatott kĂ©rdĂ©s, hogy dĂ©dapja, Falk Miksa volt-e (a Pester Lloyd egykori fĆszerkesztĆje).
A szobor valĂłdi neve: "Columbo hadnagy kutyĂĄjĂĄval", Ă©s a mƱ alkotĂłja Fekete GĂ©za DezsĆ szobrĂĄsz. A szobrot 2014-ben avattĂĄk fel.
Columbo kicsit mulatsĂĄgos jellemzĂ©se a wikirĆl: "Nem tudja megjegyezni a szĂĄmokat. Szeret fĆzni, a westernfilmek, az olasz opera, a Strauss-keringĆk, a komolyzene nagy rajongĂłja, de a golfot, a tekĂ©t Ă©s a futballt is szĂvesen nĂ©zi a tĂ©vĂ©ben. Azt ĂĄllĂtja magĂĄrĂłl, hogy nagyon profin tud televĂziĂłt hangolni, habĂĄr, amikor egyszer megprĂłbĂĄlta, vĂ©letlenĂŒl kihĂșzta a csatornavĂĄltĂłt. A modern elektronikus gĂ©pekkel, ezekkel az âördögi szerkezetekkelâ nincs nagy barĂĄtsĂĄgban, kĂŒlönösen, ha sok a gomb rajtuk. A felesĂ©ge vett egy szemĂ©lyi szĂĄmĂtĂłgĂ©pet, de a hadnagy âidegbajt kap tĆleâ. Ćk az utolsĂłk a környĂ©kĂŒkön, akik elektromos garĂĄzsajtĂłt szereltetnek fel. A faxgĂ©pet sem Ć, sem kollĂ©gĂĄi nem tudjĂĄk segĂtsĂ©g nĂ©lkĂŒl hasznĂĄlni. 1972-ben Ă©vi 11 000 dollĂĄrt keresett. Nagyon zsugori alak, Ă©s 25. hĂĄzassĂĄgi Ă©vfordulĂłjukon Ășgy döntött, hogy felesĂ©gĂ©t tĂĄborozni viszi, ahelyett, hogy ezĂŒstöt venne neki. SzĂŒleit mĂĄr elvesztette. Kedvenc Ă©tele a csili, amit Burt Ă©ttermĂ©ben szokott enni. Columbo imĂĄdja a feketekĂĄvĂ©t is. Konyhanyelven tud olaszul, Ă©s egy kicsit spanyolul is, utĂłbbit sem bizonyĂtotta hitelt Ă©rdemlĆen."...
   Read moreLife-sized bronze statue offictional police detective Columbo (acted by Peter Falk) and his dog Basset Hound âHenry,â
Though Peter Falk and the street's namesake, 19th century Hungarian politician Miksa Falk, were both Jewish, and the actor Peter Falk had ancestors from Hungary, there is no known family relationship between them. The actor's Hungarian connection was not through the Falk family on his father's side, but through his maternal grandfather.
The statues, by the sculptor GĂ©za DezsĆ Fekete, were put up in 2014 as part of a state-sponsored urban...
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