Lipótváros
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Nádor utca 36: The House of the Rimamurány-Salgótarján Steelworks
Nádor utca 36 is a building located nearby the Parliament. It was designed by Artúr Meinig and built in 1901 for the Rimamurányi-Salgótarjáni Vasmű Rt. (Rimamurány-Salgótarján Steelworks), a huge company responsible for steel production in northern Hungary. The company, often nicknamed “Rima” had its headquarters in this building and rented out the rest. The name…
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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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Honvéd utca 3 : Perhaps Budapest’s most Beautiful Art Nouveau House
A few photos I took in the enchanting Honvéd utca 3 showcase an Art Nouveau gem designed by Emil Vidor for Béla Bedő in 1903. Béla, a wealthy factory owner, resided there until his passing in 1916. Following his death, his son Rudolf inherited 50% of the property. In addition to his success in business,…
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Budapest : Tales from the Danube Riverside
This beautiful apartment house facing the Danube is located on Belgrád rakpart. The inhabitants have placed tables and chairs in its spacious staircase, and if I were to live here, I would definitely drink my morning coffee in this charming space! This house was designed by two architects, Ambrus Orth and Emil Somló; it was…
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The Historical Elevator of Semmelweis utca 4
On an evening in December 2023, I rushed after work to a gallery located at Semmelweis utca 4 to attend the opening of an exhibition featuring Benjamin Makovecz’s photos taken in Budapest in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Since the gate of the house was open, I could not resist taking a look inside…
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The Beautiful Courtyard of Havas utca 2
I love the courtyard of a late 19th-century apartment house located at Havas utca 2 in the 5th district of Budapest. The architect is unknown, and the house was completed in 1896. In 1960, a floor was added to the house, which is why the 5th floor looks different from the others. This house is…
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Persephone’s Statue in the Szemerédy-house : A Hidden Gem at Apáczai Csere utca 3
A few years ago, I discovered this delightful statue of Persephone in the “Szemerédy-ház” located at Apáczai Csere utca 3, in the 5th district of Budapest. This house, built in 1811, was commissioned by András Szemerédy, a judge, and constructed by József Hofrichter, who was quite renowned. Among his notable works are the Calvin Square…
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Semmelweis utca 2: A Glimpse into Győző Czigler’s Architectural Gem
The apartment house of the Hungarian Royal University Fund (Magyar Királyi Tudományegyetemi Alap bérháza), located at Semmelweis utca 2, stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance of Győző Czigler. Completed in 1895, this edifice is one of many iconic creations by Czigler, a prolific architect whose life, though brief (born in Arad in 1850,…
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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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Honvéd utca 18 : The House Where Teller Ede Spent His Childhood
I recently watched the film “Oppenheimer”. Since the character of Edward Teller (Teller Ede), played by Benny Safdie, had an important role in the film, I decided to visit the house in Budapest where he grew up. Teller Ede was born in 1908 at Kozma Ferenc utca 3, in the 5th district of Budapest. When…
Buildings Tell Tales 