Lipótváros & Downtown
Budapest's Hungarian Secession
Glazed tiles, folk motifs and fantastical façades: around 1900 Budapest architects set out to create a Hungarian style. Discover the buildings — and the ideas — of the Secession.
Around 1900 a generation of architects asked a bold question: what would a Hungarian architecture look like? Their answers are written in glazed Zsolnay tiles, folk-art ornament and roofs that seem to ripple.
We look at the famous landmarks and at the details most people walk past — doorways, stairwells and sgraffito façades — and talk about the ideas, hopes and quarrels behind the style.
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Tell me what fascinates you, how much time you have and who is coming along. I'll shape “Faces of Art Nouveau” around you — or combine it with another theme.
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The Zwack Family and Unicum
Discover the story of the Zwack family and their iconic elixir. This is more than a museum; it's a journey through a century of Hungarian history, design, and resilience, with a truly unique taste at the end.
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The Cradle of Budapest
Step back in time as we explore the cobblestone streets of Buda's Castle District. Discover the royal history, hidden courtyards, and breathtaking panoramas that most visitors never see.
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A Walk in the Splendid Downtown
Around 1900 Budapest was one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe. Walk through the banks, squares and avenues of the downtown and discover the confidence — and the contradictions — of the city's golden age.
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