Architecture
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Lipót Baumhorn’s Forgotten Gem: Visit Szív utca 66
When I entered the building located at Szív utca 66, I was immediately struck by both its beauty and its deplorable state. After researching its past, I was surprised to discover that these crumbling walls, covered with graffiti, were originally designed by Lipót Baumhorn, the most influential Hungarian synagogue architect of the 20th century. Baumhorn…
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Inside the former Hotel Tiger : a 19th-Century Gem in Budapest
These photos capture the interior of the former Tigris Szálló (Hotel Tiger) located at Nádor utca 5, in the 5th district of Budapest. Designed by József Hild, one of the most recognized Hungarian architects of the 19th century, the Hotel Tiger was inaugurated in 1840. Regarded as one of the most elegant hotels, it hosted…
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Kazinczy Utca 16 – The Last Mikveh in Budapest
The courtyard of Kazinczy utca 16, in Budapest’s Jewish district, may appear somewhat derelict from this viewpoint. However, the side of the building on the left, which serves as a mikveh (a Jewish ritual bath), underwent renovation a few years ago, and you can admire its interesting facade when walking on Kazinczy utca. The mikveh…
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Reáltanoda utca 12 – An Abandoned Mansion Which was the Home of a Legendary Racehorse
A little over a year ago, I had the opportunity to visit a remarkable place—Reáltanoda utca 12, located in the 5th district of Budapest. This historic house, long abandoned, is now set to undergo a transformation into an office space. But before its renovation, it was briefly opened to the public for an exhibition. This…
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An Abandoned Beauty in the Heart of Budapest : Múzeum körút 19
Hidden courtyard at Múzeum körút 19, in the 5th district of Budapest. This partially abandoned house was designed by Miklós Ybl for Zsigmond Róth, the owner of a stained glass workshop. Zsigmond was the father of Miksa Róth, the most famous Hungarian stained glass and mosaic artist. In 2016, a temporary exhibition was organized here,…
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Saints in the Courtyard: The Virgin Mary and Nepomuk in Práter utca 16
If you have the opportunity to visit Práter utca 16 in Józsefváros, take a moment to admire the beautiful statues of the Virgin Mary and John of Nepomuk in the courtyard. John of Nepomuk is a beloved patron saint of the Czechs, and it’s common to see statues, chapels, and churches dedicated to him throughout…
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A Boat in the the Courtyard of Dob utca 80!
In the courtyard of Dob utca 80, you can find a “ladik,” a flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters. This building houses Fortuna Patika, a very old pharmacy. Inside, you’ll discover beautiful furniture that is worth a visit. During the 1940s, the pharmacy had a famous owner named Elemér Kocsuba, who also resided in the…
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Hidden Gem in a Courtyard of the 6th District of Budapest
During my exploration of Budapest, I discovered this hidden gem in the courtyard of Dessewffy utca 16. This beautiful mid-19th-century building is the former atelier of the sculptor János Marschalkó, known as the “father” of the majestic lions guarding the recently renovated Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Born in Lőcse (Levoča, now in Slovakia) in 1819, Marschalkó…
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Tragic Odyssey from Józsefváros to Weimar: The Enigmatic Story of Emil Ottenreiter
These photos were taken in a building located at Korányi Sándor utca 4 in Budapest, designed by the renowned architect Alfréd Wellisch in 1907. During my research on the history of this building, I uncovered an intriguing story about a man named Emil Ottenreiter. Ottenreiter, an employee of the Eggenberger bookshop in Budapest, received an…
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Hidden Treasures in an Old Staircase of Budapest
I captured these photos in one of my favorite houses in Budapest, situated at Fecske utca 14 in the Józsefváros district. Although I couldn’t uncover much information about the house’s past, I do know that it dates back to the 19th century. According to local legend, a Jewish prayer house once occupied the courtyard, but…
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