classicist
The first part of Budapest's 19th century architecture was dominated by Classicism. Classicist architecture follows set examples, traditions and events laid down in antique Greek and Roman art.
Many famous and important public buildings in Budapest, such as the National Museum and the Budapest City Hall were constructed in this style.
There are many Classicist residential blocks in the city, mainly along the boulevards. Classicist apartment houses have palace-like interiors and clean, straight shapes.
classicist Key Sections
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Hungarian National Museum 1088 Múzeum körút 14 District 8. City center Budapest Show me on map »
Founded in 1802 with the book, medal, and manuscript collection belonging to Count Ferenc Széchenyi. In 1846 the museum took its final place in the neo-Classical building on today’s Múzeum körút designed by Mihály Pollack.. |
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Lánchíd (Chain Bridge) Budapest Show me on map »
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is the first permanent bridge over the Danube between Buda and Pest. Built in 1849, it played a major role in the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda later in 1873. |
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The Museum of Literature Petőfi 1053 Károlyi Mihály utca 16 District 5. City center Budapest Show me on map » |
