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II District
Nyúl Street 6.
József Romvári, a famous set decorator, used to live in the house on Nyúl Street, and as part of Budapest100 there are programs here all weekend. Be sure to visit one of the most beautiful villas of Buda!
18 April (Saturday)
11am - 3pm
Photo taking at a cheerful photography salon from the turn of the century, enjoy some lemonade and try some desserts from the era, see an exhibition on the history of the building.
19 April (Sunday)
11am - 2pm
Photo taking at a cheerful photography salon from the turn of the century, enjoy some lemonade and try some desserts from the era, see an exhibition on the history of the building.
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V District
Falk Miksa Street 3.
For Budapest100 special workshops, guided walks, a book exchange and fashion shows will be organised at this famous house, which was built in 1912 according to the architectural plans of Lajos Fehér. Between 12pm and 4pm guided walks start every hour.
18 April (Saturday)
11am - 7pm
Bring along your unwanted books and take home new experiences at the book exchange. There'll also be a vintage exhibition showcasing the women of Pest a hundred years ago.
5pm - 6pm
The Women of Pest, Women of the Night fashion show featuring the works of young designers.
19 April (Sunday)
11am - 2pm
Bring along your unwanted books and take home new experiences at the book exchange. There'll also be a vintage exhibition showcasing the women of Pest a hundred years ago.
Károly Boulevard 22.
The block (usually called Röser passage) consists of the buildings at Károly Boulevard 22 and Semmelweis Street 19 and still functions as a shopping passage.
18 April (Saturday) 10.30am - 11.30am
Brunch on the courtyard. Bring something for the teeth and enjoy your breakfast with us!
12pm - 6pm
Röser bazaar: nostalgic fair. Concerts by the students of the Academy of Music. Merchants of the good old days: playful activities organised by the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism.
1pm - 2pm 100 years of coffee: presentation on the history of coffee with Péter Bajkó at Kontakt Café.
2pm - 5pm
Architectural walk led by Kriszta Hengl and Balázs Csapó: bazaars and passages at the end of the 19th century.6pm - 7pm
Vintage fashion show: Szputnyik, Antifactory, LoveBug Vintage.
7pm - 9pm
A musical evening by Sofar Sounds Budapest and light painting by “B-terv” Group.
Múzeum Boulevard 41.
The mansion facing the Hungarian National Museum was built in 1911-12 according to the architectural plans of Emil Ágoston. Its ground level is still inhabited by shops and restaurants. A deeper look into the history of the secession-style building reveals that a patisserie also functioned here, so it's not a surprise that sweet-toothed people will surely find something to their liking here.
18 April (Saturday) 10am - 6pm
We are 100 years old: retrospective exhibition on the history of the building. Montages, collages: exhibition by JANE DESSA (Júlia Geiszelhardt), resident of the building. Interiors: a selection by Patrícia Somfalvai. Relaxation corner: 1910–1915. Newspaper articles, photos, fragments of memories. Message in the cookie: cookies with 100-year-old messages. Recipe exchange: bring your secret recipes and share them with passers by. Tit-bits: the cakes of our grandmothers and refreshing lemonade.1pm - 2pm
Text and building: unconventional history class and interactive walk led by Diána Sóki, a resident of the building.
3pm - 4.30pm
Games from the past.
19 April (Sunday) 10am - 4pm
We are 100-years-old: retrospective exhibition on the history of the building. Montages, collages: exhibition by JANE DESSA (Júlia Geiszelhardt), resident of the building. Interiors: a selection by Patrícia Somfalvai. Relaxation corner: 1910–1915. Newspaper articles, photos, fragments of memories. Message in the cookie: cookies with 100-year-old messages.
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VI District
Nagymező Street 3.
Thanks to the bistro that recently opened here, many have heard about the red brick building's history. The premodern building, that used to function as a printing and publishing house was renovated in 2012-13, so it practically looks like it did when the house was first finished.
18 April (Saturday)
10am - 4pm
Exhibition on the inner-city, the building and the cultural scene from 100 years ago. Flea market.
19 April (Sunday)
10am - 2pm
Exhibition on the inner-city, the building and the cultural scene from 100 years ago.
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VII District
Rákóczi Street 74.
This apartment building has an exciting story. In the 20s it was a popular mall, which later became the Hungarian Fashion Hall ('Magyar Divatcsarnok' in Hungarian) until 1956. In 1961 the building was functioning as Otthon Áruház ('Home Store' in English), its neon sign still can be seen from the street.
18 April (Saturday)
9am - 5pm
Exhibition on the history of the building.
10am - 11am
Guided walk in the premises of the former Divatcsarnok and Otthon Áruház.
11am - 12am
Memories of the residents.
12.40pm - 1.30pm
A short talk at the shoe shop.
2pm - 3.30pm
A stroll through the hidden corners of the building tormented by history.
19 April (Sunday)
9am - 5pm
Exhibition on the history of the building.
10am - 3pm
Guided walks.
3pm - 4pm
Memories of the residents.
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VIII District
Horánszky Street 12.
This house used to be suitable for even the richest tenants. It even had a garage and a separate room for drivers! Not to mention that every apartment was around 380 square meters big! If that's not luxurious, we don't know what is.
18 April (Saturday
10am - 6pm
Famous residents of Horánszky Street. The First World War exhibition. Whilst wandering around, visitors can munch on some ANZAC biscuits made especially for the occasion. There'll also be an architecture-themed kids corner.
8pm - 10pm
Light painting.
19 April (Sunday)
10am - 5pm
Famous residents of Horánszky Street. The First World War exhibition. Whilst wandering around, visitors can munch on some ANZAC biscuits made especially for the occasion. There'll also be an architecture-themed kids corner.
Práter Street 29/b.
The building in the VIII District has seen better days, but its residents never run out of stories about its past and the unusual happenings that took place here. As a teaser, they have made a
short film for Budapest100.
18 April (Saturday) 10am - 6.30pm “Once upon a time, wonderful people were living here!” photo exhibition on Práter Street and its neighbourhood. Drawing factory kids corner.
10am - 11am
Breakfast together, a picnic with the residents and neighbours.
12am - 1pm
Guided walk, discovering the history of the building with Zoltán Fónagy.
5pm - 6pm
The Paul Street Boys (1969) film screening in the courtyard.
19 April (Sunday) 10.00 - 6.30pm “Once upon a time, wonderful people were living here!” photo exhibition on Práter Street and its neighbourhood. Drawing factory kids corner.
11am - 12am
Revisiting memorable sites of the novel, The Paul Street Boys.
3pm - 4pm
Macskák esernyővel; concert.
5.30pm - 6.30pm
The Paul Street Boys (2003); film screening in the courtyard.
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XI District
Orlay Street 4.
The well-known villa in the 9th District also opens its gates to visitors as a part of Budapest100.
18 April (Saturday)
Exhibition on the history of the building including photos, architectural drawings and particularities.
Discovery strolls through the building, guided by the architects of Minusplus. Walks every hour, at half past. Discover the hidden treasures of the building, followed by a “building quiz” - those answering correctly will be awarded small treats. “If the building could talk...” a lecture by Sándor Jeszenszky on the history of the building.
Apart from these programs, the Britannia Hotel, a family villa on Szirtes Road, the Mellinger House, the Palace Of Justice and Szabó Ervin Library will also await everybody with interesting events. For more information and ideas, take a look at Budapest100's full program.
