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The Forgotten Jazz Singer : Tibor Weygand’s Budapest Residence
This charming apartment house, constructed in 1931-32 by architect Tibor Hübner, is situated on Tas Vezér utca in the 11th district of Budapest. Our visit to this building was prompted by its association with Tibor Weygand, who resided here after World War II. While his name may not be widely recognized today, even in Hungary,…
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The Műteremház: An Art Nouveau Haven for Hungarian Artists
The Art Nouveau ‘Műteremház’ (or ‘Atelier House’) is building designed by Gyula Kosztolányi-Kann and completed in 1903. Located at Kelenhegyi út 12-14 in the 11th district of Budapest, this house was initially used solely as an art studio, and the living spaces were separated from the studios after the war. Typically, galleries were established within…
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The Budapest of the early 1980s through the lens of Benjamin Makovecz
A few years ago, I used to wake up early to explore Budapest’s flea markets, searching for vintage photos. I donated most of my discoveries to Fortepan, a copyright-free and community-based photo archive. One day, amidst my treasure hunt at Bakancsos flea market, I stumbled upon a collection of captivating black and white prints showcasing…
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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 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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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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Dózsa György út 138-142 : Social Housing Project from the Early 20th Century
This expansive apartment house, located in the 13th district at Dózsa György út 138-142, was designed by Béla Rerrich and constructed in 1911-1912 as part of a housing development plan initiated by Mayor István Bárczy. Between 1909 and 1912, over 20 such large apartment houses were erected across Budapest, a response to the rapidly expanding…
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Door Knockers Will Remain Silent: Üteg utca’s Vanished Building
On a rainy day in April 2021, while en route to get my Covid-19 vaccine at Honvéd Hospital, I noticed the door of Üteg utca was open. Intrigued, I entered to capture a few photos. Despite not frequenting this area often, with its hidden gems like Kartács utca 13, I returned only in 2023. To…
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Katona József utca 2d : Modernist Architecture in the 13th district of Budapest
This fine example of Hungarian modernist architecture from the early 1940s is located at Katona József utca 4/D, in the 13th district of Budapest. Designed by György Kudelka and Gábor Simó, the building was constructed in 1942. In 1944, it became a yellow-star house, serving as a compulsory residence for Jews in Budapest who were…
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