Stained Glass
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Városligeti Fasor 8/b: An Architectural Gem from the Early 1940s in Budapest
Let’s head to Városligeti fasor 8/b, a street between Budapest’s 6th district and 7th district (this building is located in Terézváros, the 6th district). This address takes us to a beautiful lobby inside an elegant apartment building, constructed between 1941 and 1942. The building was designed by Tibor Szivessy, a Hungarian architect who often included…
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Hajós utca 31: From Coffee Aromas to Tragic Falls
Situated near the Opera, Hajós utca 31 is an apartment house built in 1905, its architect remaining unknown. In the early 1910s, the pleasant aroma of coffee likely filled the building, emanating from a coffee shop owned by István Ambrus. On January 6, 1910, the National Israelite Patronage Association (Országos Izraelita Patronage Egyesület) was established,…
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Orlay utca 2b : István Medgyaszay’s Masterwork in a small street of Buda
In January 2024, we held with our association an exhibition at Kelet Café, showcasing photos of buildings captured by Benjamin Makovecz in the late 70s and early 80s, alongside their current views. My favorite was a shot taken inside Orlay utca 2/b, a building constructed in 1909-1910 and designed by István Medgyaszay. Despite many attempts,…
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The Rebirth of an Art Nouveau Gem in Budapest
On the afternoon of February 21, 2024, I visited Munkácsy Mihály utca 23 to capture some photos of the beautiful entrance of this Art Nouveau house. As soon as I set up my tripod and camera, a very kind man approached and invited me to take a look inside the house. It’s a building I’ve…
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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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Two Tales on Falk Miksa Utca 13: An Actress’ Life-Saving Acts and a Chilling Murder
Taking a photo of the breathtaking entrance of Falk Miksa utca 13 is more difficult than one would think. Most of the time, there are many bins next to the door, so I had to wait for a trash collection day and manage to sneak in early in the morning! This Art Nouveau building was…
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Thököly út 61: The Tale of the Statue of a Woman Waiting for Her Husband
If you have the opportunity to walk along Thököly út in Zugló, Budapest’s 14th district, take a moment to appreciate the grandeur of the facades. Stop at number 61 and observe a balcony without a door, adorned with a captivating statue of a woman gazing down at the street. Since the 1910s, this mysterious figure…
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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…
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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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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…
Buildings Tell Tales 