Hölgy utca 16 : Secret Art Nouveau Gem of Budapest

Kőbánya, Budapest’s 10th district, is often overlooked by tourists. However, this industrial area boasts some hidden treasures that make a visit worthwhile. Explore the exquisite Saint Ladislaus Church, an architectural masterpiece by Ödön Lechner, an intriguing Art Deco Evangelical church, or the vibrant Chinese district offering authentic cuisine. Additionally, Kőbánya reveals stunning Art Nouveau buildings, many designed by an architect named Richárd Schöntheil. The featured building in my photograph, situated at Hölgy utca 16 and constructed in 1905-06 for the affluent merchant Károly Lőwy, is just one example. In 1911, Schöntheil also created the Kőbánya Synagogue, now transformed into an ecumenical neoprotestant church known as the “Everyone Church” (Mindenki Temploma).

Art Nouveau door in Kőbánya, Budapest

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I have launched Buildings Tell Tales in 2019, and since then visited and photographed over 1000 old buildings in Budapest. My goal is not only to take photos but to uncover the interesting stories hidden behind the old walls. By linking the stories of ordinary people such as workers, students, merchants, and domestic workers to specific places, I want to make the past tangible. Old buildings should be preserved not only for their aesthetic value but also for the memories they hold and the stories they tell. If you’re interested in learning more about me, you can read additional details on this page.

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