Józsefváros
-
Art Nouveau Facade Hidden in a Small Street of Budapest
This Art Nouveau facade can be found at 11 Mária utca, a narrow street in Budapest’s 8th district. Designed by Mihály Jesovits and built in 1906, the facade, featuring artists’ studios on an additional floor, complements the original 1872 building by Bódog Buzzi. Bódog Buzzi, originally Felix Buzzi from Moravia with an Italian father, settled…
-
An Art Deco Gem in the 8th District of Budapest
Nestled in Futó utca, a small street in Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest, lies one of the most exquisite examples of art deco architecture. Constructed between 1929 and 1930, this building was envisioned by Aladár Halász, who, upon its completion, moved into one of the flats with his family. In the early 2000s, the…
-
Csokonai utca 8: my favourite Art Nouveau door in Budapest
I wanted to peek behind the door of Csokonai utca 8 for a while. This Art Nouveau apartment house from the early 1900s was designed by Gyula Fodor. Researching the history of this house gave me a glimpse into the history of beekeeping in Hungary. In 1938, Csokonai utca 8 found new owners – the…
-
The Brush Factory of Magdolna Utca
The courtyard of Magdolna utca 18 has retained the old vibes of Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest. For decades, Budapestians used brushes produced in this house for their painting and shoe-cleaning needs. In 1870, Albert Wolsky established a brush-making factory here. After Albert’s passing, his son Sándor took over as the director and expanded…
-
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…
-
From Bullet Holes to Budapest Noir: the Story of Szentkirályi utca 32/b
Szentkirályi utca 32/b is one of my favorite buildings in Budapest’s 8th district. The old walls, marked with bullet holes, evoke a sense that time ceased to progress many years ago. Surprisingly, the street-facing facade has been completely renovated, concealing the decay behind the gate. Originally, Szentkirályi utca 32/b and 32/a were part of the…
-
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…
-
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…
Buildings Tell Tales 