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Architectural Heritage Tour

We are proud of our constructed environment steeped in history though the second half of the 20th century did not much for the preservation and renovation of the prestigeous monuments.

Applied Arts Museum
entrance and cupole

Elisabeth bridge

Beyond the vestiges of the former Roman province and the few Gothic edifices of the Middle Ages, the Turkish baths and mosques testify the Ottoman conquest. Most prevalent is, however the Historicism or better Eclecticism which is a mix of the Renaissance and Baroque, resp. Classicist architectures featuring the period of the 19th-early 20th centuries, the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The economic prosperity was manifested in the construction boom and beautiful buildings were achieved like the Opera House, St.Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament, or the exotic Synagogue in Dohány Street, or Széchenyi Baths. Innovation and creativity materialized in the iron constructions of the Western Railway Station, the district market halls, and most importantly in the fine bridges spanning over the River Danube. These constructions still define the face, mood and character of nowadays Budapest.

Mai Mano

National Theatre

Subsequently, with the new generation of talented architects the need arised to create an authentic Hungarian architecture which matched the European Art Nouveau movement. Our commented tours walk in and around the finest buildings of this period: the Museum of Applied Arts, the Gresham Palace, the Postal Saving Bank, the Sipeky Villa, the Vekerle Colony, the Zoo and many more. Not only the capital but many province towns profited from the newly developed Hungarian Secession.

Palace of Arts, interieur

Vigadó exterieur

The 21st century has opened a new chapter in present- day architecture.

On request invited urban planners and prominent architects deliver lectures on specific topics. New building projects offer possibilities also for field visits.