5 stunning architectural masterpieces in Budapest

Budapest has always been the city of history, culture and art. Thousands of pages could be written on the masterpieces of Budapest. Culture Trip assembled the 5 most amazing architectural masterpieces that can only be found in Hungary’s capital.

Budapest, the city of historic architecture.

1. Gresham Palace

The Gresham Palace is located in Széchenyi István square. The Art Nouveau building of the Gresham Palace has a really unique architectural style. Today, the Four Seasons Hotel can be found in this beautiful and historic building. The building was designed by two Hungarian architects: Zsigmond Quittner and Jószef Vágó, in 1906. During the 1990s, the whole building was completely refurbished. Luckily, the building’s original Art Nouveau architecture was retained.

2. The buildings of Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the oldest zoos in Europe that was founded in 1866. The zoo’s building was designed by Hungarian architect Károly Kós.

The building has an Art Nouveau design. The zoo’s building is a real masterpiece of architecture located a little further away from the capital’s downtown.

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3. Dohány Street Synagogue

The Dohány Street Synagogue (also known as The Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue) is a historical building situated in Erzsébetváros, in District 7.  The Dohány Street Synagogue is Europe’s largest synagogue, and it is the second largest in the whole world.