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The architecture of Hungary is understood as the architecture of the territory of Hungary, and in a wider sense the historical territory of the Kingdom of Hungary. Major European styles from Roman to Postmodern is represented, including renowned examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Modern and International Style ...
Buffer zone. 493.8 ha. The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház [ˈorsaːkhaːz], lit.'House of the Country' or 'House of the Nation'), also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, [ 5 ] is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary, and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.
The Royal Palace in the 1930s. On 16 October 1944 a Nazi German commando unit, led by Otto Skorzeny, occupied the Royal Palace and forced the regent to abdicate. Buda Castle was the last major stronghold of Budapest held by Axis forces during the siege of Budapest between 29 December 1944 and 13 February 1945.
473.3 ha. The Halászbástya (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈhɒlaːzbaːʃcɒ]) or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known historical monuments in Budapest, located near the Buda Castle, in the Várkerület (Buda Castle District). Since 1987, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Várkerület District (Buda ...
Ödön Lechner's independent pre-modern architecture Budapest, Bács-Kiskun County: 2008 i, ii, iii, iv (cultural) This nomination comprises five buildings of Hungarian architect Ödön Lechner, who developed a unique artistic expression by combining Hungarian styles and Eastern ornamentation. He was active in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház [ˈmɒɟɒr ˈaːlːɒmi ˈopɛrɒɦaːz]) is a historic opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy avenue. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House , it was designed by Miklós Ybl , a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture.
Müpa Budapest (between 2005 and 2015 Palace of Arts[1] – Művészetek Palotája in Hungarian [ˈmyːveːsɛtɛk ˈpɒlotaːjɒ]) is a building in Ferencváros, Budapest, Hungary, officially opened in March 2005. It is located near Rákóczi Bridge and was designed by Zoboky, Demeter and Partners Architectural Office. The National Theatre ...
Art Nouveau in Hungary (Szecesszió in Hungarian) is a blend of several architectural styles, with a focus on Hungary's specialities. One of the leading Art Nouveau architects, Ödön Lechner (1845–1914), was inspired by Indian and Syrian architecture as well as traditional Hungarian decorative designs.