Traces of War
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Pálya utca 15 : Traces of War from 1945
The old walls of Pálya utca 15 in Budapest’s 1st district hold memories of intense battles in 1945, with a huge number of bullet holes. I visited this site multiple times and took the photos I’m sharing with you just yesterday. Luckily, I found articles detailing the historical events linked to this house. It’s essential…
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Bullet Holes on the Walls of Budapest
Despite the renovation of many facades in the recent years, bullet holes are still a common sight in Budapest. These traces of war can be dated back either to the fights in 1944/45 or 1956. It is often difficult to say from which conflict are these traces of war. The study of the location of…
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Air Raid Shelter Signs in Budapest
Similar to the bullet holes and inscriptions left by Soviet soldiers clearing buildings of explosives in 1945, signs indicating the presence of shelters also serve as intriguing memories of the conflicts Budapest had to endure in its history. Shelters, whether independently built bunkers or reinforced basements, were constructed in great numbers starting in 1938 to…
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1945 “Mine Cleared” Inscription in Budapest
The Battle of Budapest, one of the longest and bloodiest sieges of WWII, endured for 102 days. It commenced with the initial sighting of a Soviet tank and concluded with the capture of Buda Castle on 13 February 1945. These tragic events have left enduring marks on Budapest’s walls, such as signs indicating the presence…
Buildings Tell Tales 