The quiet residential neighbourhood nestled at the foot of the Buda Hills hides a great deal of modern architectural curiosities. Originally settled during the interwar period, this area witnessed the emergence of Hungarian Modernism. Drawing from Art Nouveau while also influenced by the Bauhaus and the Novecento movements, architects experimented with diverse forms, colours, always keeping functionality at the forefront.
During this brief stroll, you will encounter early examples of modern villa architecture, mature apartment buildings along Városmajor Street, and, most importantly, Budapest’s first public building constructed in the International Style. To conclude the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the terrace of the Hungarian Money Museum and Visitor Center housed in the recently renovated Postal Palace.
Related Program: City Panorama
As a result of the first major government investment between the two world wars, Hungary’s first modern office building was erected between 1924 and 1926 and became known as the Postal Palace. After the Hungarian Post vacated the premises permanently in 2008, various proposals emerged for the repurposing of the building. Presently, the building houses the Money Museum and the Supervisory Centre of the Central Bank of Hungary. Its rooftop terrace was opened to the public in 2023 enabling visitors to enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city.
18 MAY 2024, SAT · 11.00–13:00 CEST
BY REGISTRATION ONLY
