Architecture
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Nagymező utca 18 : The House of the Duna Insurance Company
Upon entering Nagymező utca 18, an apartment house located at the corner of Nagymező utca and Andrássy Avenue in the 6th district of Budapest, you will notice a large iron “D” that reflects the building’s history. The ironwork of this building preserves the memory of the Duna Insurance Company, which had its headquarters here. The…
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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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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…
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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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Silent Witnesses to History: Bullet Holes in Király utca 49
Some photos of Király utca 49 where the renovation has recently started. The façade of this historical house is adorned with a statue of Saint Therese, representing the pharmacy of the same name that occupied the building from 1957 until the early 1940s. During my exploration, I noticed bullet or shrapnel holes on the top…
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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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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…
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