Architecture
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Szondi utca 75 : Decaying Art Nouveau Architecture in Terézváros
Situated just a stone’s throw away from the renowned Sonnenberg-ház at Munkácsy Mihály utca 23, Szondi utca 75 stands as another remarkable testament to Art Nouveau architecture in Budapest, both buildings were designed by the same architect, Albert Kálmán Kőrössy. Built in 1906, this building was once home to Vilmos Nagybaczoni Nagy, a high-ranking officer…
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The Service Stairs of Teréz Körút 9, Budapest
Teréz körút 9, an old apartment building constructed in 1887, is believed to have been designed by Sebestyén Messner and Rezső Arndt for Emil Lyka. One intriguing story from my research on the house’s history revolves around a burglar named Károly Ferencz. In October 1930, he targeted an office within Teréz körút 9. Surprisingly, on…
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Kossuth Lajos utca 4 : The Dreher-Palace
A few years ago, I used to enjoy drinking beer in summer before gradually switching to ‘fröccs’, a mix of soda water and white wine. Among the mass-produced Hungarian beers, my favorite was Dreher, especially their dark beer called ‘Bak’ But why am I writing about my taste for beer? Because this beautiful building known…
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Frankel Leó út 49 : The Hidden Synagogue
The Frankel Leó Synagogue, also known as the Újlaki Synagogue, is tucked away in a courtyard in Budapest’s 2nd district. Designed by Sándor Fellner, it was originally surrounded by small houses and shops. The adjacent apartment building was constructed later, in 1928, and became home to members of the local Jewish community. In the early…
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Szilágyi Erzsébet Fasor 41
In 1933, József Törs, a prosperous engineer and entrepreneur, commissioned Andor and Pál Vajda to create a residence incorporating the latest contemporary amenities of that era located at Szilágyi Erzsébet Fasor 41 in Budapest’s 2nd district. Luckily, this splendid example of modernist architecture endured through various conflicts, preserving numerous remarkable elements like the authentic doors,…
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Bimbó utca 11 : A Beautiful Artwork Hidden in a Modernist House in Budapest’s 2nd District
Bimbó út 11 is an apartment house located in Budapest’s 2nd district, constructed in the early 1940s. It features a captivating lobby, which, in my opinion, stands out as one of the city’s most attractive. The central highlight of the lobby is a bas-relief created in 1942 by Margit Kovács, a renowned Hungarian ceramic artist…
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Nyúl utca 10 : Izidor Loebl’s Art Nouveau summer residence
While exploring Budapest’s 2nd district last October, I came across a captivating villa on Nyúl utca. Constructed between 1904 and 1905, it boasts a rich history. Originally designed by architect Zsigmond Popper as a summer residence for paper merchant Izidor Loebl and his wife, the villa prioritized comfort for a relaxing getaway. The well-appointed interior…
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Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 5 : Modernist Elegance from the 1930s
This elegant modernist residential building is located at Szilágyi Fasor 5, in the 2nd district of Budapest. It was constructed in 1933 based on the designs of István Fenyves and Miksa Fried. A captivating article from “8 Órai Újság” on Friday, March 5, 1943, sheds light on a mysterious incident within these walls. Situated in…
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Naphegy utca 21 : “Built in 1914”
“Built in 1914” – another one of my favorite entrances in Budapest is located at Naphegy utca 21 in the 1st district. This house, designed by László Lipót Németh, stands as a testament to the resilience of the city’s architecture. Constructed just before the tumultuous times of World War I, it faced the challenges of…
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Bem rakpart 54-55 and Károly Haggenmacher : From Swiss Roots to Budapest’s Heart
This apartment house located at Bem rakpart 54-55, in the 2nd district of Budapest, boasts a rich history dating back to 1899. Designed by the renowned architect Sándor Hauszmann for András Holtzspach, the building later became the property of Károly Haggenmacher, a key figure in Budapest’s development. Károly was the brother of Henrik Haggenmacher and…
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