Decay
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Lenhossék utca 5: Alcohol and Pocket Knife
This decaying apartment building is located at Lenhossék utca (formerly Szvetenay utca) 5, in an area that has long grappled with poverty and its associated issues, including criminality and drug addiction, rendering it still considered unsafe. However, this area is undergoing significant changes, with many old buildings being demolished and replaced by large condominiums. During…
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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…
Buildings Tell Tales 