Artistic and architectural masterpieces unique to Budapest.

Murals by Károly Lotz at Alexandra Bookcafé

Not only is Alexandra Bookcafé an ideal spot to enjoy coffee in Budapest, it also boasts magnificent frescoes by Hungarian artist Károly Lotz. Lotz Hall, where the café is located, is also named after him. While enjoying your coffee here, simply look up and you'll see Renaissance-style paintings adorning the entire ceiling.

Address: Lotz Hall, Andrássyút 39, Budapest

The dome of Párizsi udvar

A master of stained glass, Hungarian artist Miksa Róth showcased his talent in numerous locations throughout the city, including the hexagonal dome of Párisi Udvar, a covered walkway in the heart of Budapest. A part of the city's architecture and unlike anything else, it can be called a truly unique masterpiece! Many more of Miksa Róth's works can be found at his former home, now the Miksa Róth Memorial, displaying some of his finest pieces, from mosaics to stained glass.

Address: 2-4 Petőfi Sándor utca, V. kerület Budapest

"The Woman Who Whips Butter" by Mihály Munkácsy

Born in 1844 in the Hungarian town of Munkács, Mihály Munkácsy was one of the country's most renowned painters. His works focused on realism and artistry; he often depicted the lives of peasants with keen technique and the ability to convey powerful emotions. "Woman Making Butter" was painted in 1873, during a dark period in the artist's life: the somber colors and expression of the woman in the painting convey a sense of despair. Today, the painting is housed in the Hungarian National Gallery, along with several other works by him.

Address: National Gallery of Hungary, Szent Gyorgy tér 2., Budapest

Gresham Palace Hotel

Now the Gresham Palace Four Seasons Hotel, this Art Nouveau building is one of the city's masterpieces with its unique architectural style. Designed by architects Szigmond Quittner and Joszef Vago in 1906 and renovated in the 1990s, the building retains its original Art Nouveau features.

Address: Széchenyi István tér 5-6, Budapest

"A May Picnic" by Pál Szinyei Merse

Known as an artist belonging to the movementplein air(Painted outdoors), Pál Szinyei Merse has many famous works, one of which is "May Picnic," now housed at the Hungarian National Gallery. However, when the painting was first presented to the public in 1873, it was criticized and rejected by the Hungarian National Museum. It was not until the 1890s that the painting received recognition and appreciation that it enjoys today.

Address: National Gallery of Hungary, Szent Gyorgy tér 2., Budapest

Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Founded in 1866, Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. Hungarian architect Károly Kós designed many of the zoo's buildings in the Art Nouveau style, making it one of Budapest's most notable architectural landmarks; however, it is often overlooked by tourists due to its location far from the city center.

Address: 6-12 Állatkerti köút, XIV. kerület Budapest

Budapest Chain Bridge

If you haven't visited the Chain Bridge, then you haven't really been to Budapest! This bridge connects Buda and Pest, and was the city's first bridge across the Danube River. It was considered a masterpiece of engineering in 1849 when it opened. The bridge's pillars are the only remaining parts of the original bridge: the rest were rebuilt after it was destroyed during World War II.

Address: Széchenyi Lánchíd, Budapest

Hungarian Parliament building

As one of the world's largest parliament buildings, this architectural marvel is well worth a visit to admire its overwhelming scale. The building's Gothic Revival architecture is also admirable: its design and construction were overseen by architect Imre Steindl, who won the design contract for the Hungarian Parliament building in 1885 after fierce competition.

Address: 1-3 Kossuth Lajos tér, V. kerület Budapest

Dohany Synagogue

As the second largest synagogue in the world, this impressive building, located in Budapest's Jewish Quarter, boasts an elaborately decorated exterior, opulent interior, and grand scale. Serving as both a place of worship and the Hungarian Jewish Museum, it was constructed in the Moorish style in 1859 under the supervision of the Viennese architect Ludwig Förster.

Address: 2 Dohany utca, VII. kerület Budapest

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