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november 6, 2023 at 4:38 PM CET

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View the largest Zsolnay exhibition in an astonishing Art Nouveau villa

The major Zsolnay exhibition, featuring pieces from the world-famous Hungarian porcelain factory, opened in one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau villas in Budapest. Check it out!

March 7, 2022 at 3:35 PM CET

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We scale Neuschloss Palace to admire unique frescos and amazing rooftop views

Standing out in stern grey by the Danube, the fin-de-siècle Neuschloss Palace was designed for Miksa Neuschloss by his brother Kornél, more known for his Art-Nouveau creations at Budapest Zoo.

October 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM CEST

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Hotel Gellért to close with farewell tours, light shows and iconic dishes

Bye, bye Hotel Gellért! This iconic landmark on the Buda waterfront will close on 1 December before a full renovation. Until then, tours, light shows and special dishes will give it a fine send-off.

October 12, 2021 at 9:30 AM CEST

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Casino, cocktail bar and department store – the many faces of Budapest’s elegant Párisi Nagy Áruház

Today best-known for its rooftop 360 Bar rather than any attractions within, the Párisi Nagy Áruház was once a casino, an elegant department store and Budapest's main fashion destination in the 1960s.

July 28, 2021 at 4:34 PM CEST

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Art Nouveau fashion in focus at the György Ráth Villa

Step into the early 1900s when you visit Dress Code: Art Nouveau, the latest exhibition at the György Ráth Villa covering elegant ladies' fashion and this era of gradual women's emancipation.

May 25, 2021 at 12:31 PM CEST

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The House of Coal: discover an Art Nouveau wonder by Keleti station

Discover a lesser-known Art Nouveau masterpiece in Budapest: Szenes House near Keleti station, created by a student and follower of the great Ödön Lechner.

May 17, 2021 at 10:36 AM CEST

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Budapest city walks: The world of Art Nouveau

Discover the world of Art Nouveau thanks to our new free walking tour around the city.

March 25, 2021 at 9:35 AM CET

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Hidden Budapest: the secret history of the Royal Postal Savings Bank

Take a look inside the Royal Postal Savings Bank, an Art Nouveau masterpiece created by the Art Nouveau master himself, Ödön Lechner – despite losing the original tender to design it.

February 22, 2021 at 8:53 AM CET

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Hidden Hungarian Art Nouveau: Csengery utca 76

Discover another Art Nouveau gem in Budapest at Csengery utca 76, full of exquisite architectural detail yet badly in need of renovation.