The Fat Policeman Statue In Budapest A City That It Is The Vibrant And Art Loving Capital Of Hungary In Europe Editorial Image

Occupying a small space on Zrínyi Street, a street linking St Stephen’s Basilica with the Danube, one of the first things you may notice about this statue of a policeman is just how shiny his belly is. The reason? Rubbing the jolly fat policeman’s stomach is said to bring good luck, particularly in love! In his lifetime, the inspiration behind the statue was said to be a lover of food and women. He was immortalised during the 19th century, with a round belly to symbolise hearty Hungarian cuisine