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Bem rakpart 54-55 and Károly Haggenmacher : From Swiss Roots to Budapest’s Heart
This apartment house located at Bem rakpart 54-55, in the 2nd district of Budapest, boasts a rich history dating back to 1899. Designed by the renowned architect Sándor Hauszmann for András Holtzspach, the building later became the property of Károly Haggenmacher, a key figure in Budapest’s development. Károly was the brother of Henrik Haggenmacher and…
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Art Nouveau Facade Hidden in a Small Street of Budapest
This Art Nouveau facade can be found at 11 Mária utca, a narrow street in Budapest’s 8th district. Designed by Mihály Jesovits and built in 1906, the facade, featuring artists’ studios on an additional floor, complements the original 1872 building by Bódog Buzzi. Bódog Buzzi, originally Felix Buzzi from Moravia with an Italian father, settled…
Buildings Tell Tales 