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Budapest’s astonishing city hall to be sold? – PHOTOS
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Many say that selling the city hall of Budapest would be like selling the building of the Hungarian national assembly since the building is one of the symbols of the capital. Index, one of the most popular Hungarian news outlets, published the first news articles about the leadership’s intention on Thursday. A possible investor would be able to buy one of the most valuable real estate properties in the heart of Budapest. The three-storey city hall of Budapest was built on a parcel of 40 thousand square metres, in a Baroque style in the 18th century.
City hall to be sold?
The editor-in-chief of Index.hu published a strange article Thursday morning, claiming that the leadership of Budapest would like to sell one of the most valuable real estate properties of the city. He did not support the statement with contracts or quotes. However, he said that business circles close to the leadership of the capital already completed the first steps of selling the building which is a world heritage site.
Before, the lord mayor of
Budapest planned to open the parking lot of the city hall to the public.
He even promised to create a park from it, but the plans remained only on paper. Later, during the coronavirus epidemic, he said he would establish a homeless shelter in one of the buildings. However, nothing was realised from that plan, Index.hu said.
Gergely Karácsony reacted in a statement on Thursday. He said that he would never again read Index.hu, which spreads fake news. He highlighted that nobody would like to sell the city hall. Furthermore, he added that they already announced the design contest for the city hall park.
I didn’t realize that was the City Hall- like many areas in Budapest it’s poorly maintained in last 2-3 years. If they do sell it let’s hope it’s restored. There seems to be a lot of vacant business – even more since the lock down. I wonder if they know Budapest is one of the most beautiful in world. I like the bright green cheap plastic trash cans installed everywhere and most are installed poorly and look like trash.
Fascinating read – is the history of this building and the variations of activities or purpose – the site, buildings and surrounding buildings – have played in the history of Budapest.
My memory reflects – that it for time played the role of a Hospital – for injured and the rehabilitation of soldiers – who fought in in a battle – in the 19th century ?
Must be saved – must be restored to its former Glory especially as I do on a regular basics – stand on the tram stop at Deak Ferenc ter, look out over – to the back of the Town Hall – Mayors Office – and just see the POTENTIAL – in the land space and buildings – that if used and renovated “user friendly” – incorporated bit of greenery – would add to the history of this building and the “mass” block it occupies.
Imagine – new home would have to be found for the Fire Station – still active on this site ?