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Hungarian National Bank
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Hungary’s National Style Architecture
Barcelona has Gaudí, and Budapest has Ödön Lechner. One of Hungary’s most influential architects, Lechner (1845–1914) created the country’s distinctive National Style. His work blended art nouveau with folk motifs and Asian elements, such as colorful tiled domes. At the Geological Museum of Hungary, note the globe resting on the shoulders of important figures in Hungarian history. And at the former Postal Savings Bank (pictured), look for his ornate ceramic bee hives.
Photo by Tibor Bognár/Agefotostock. This appeared in the July/August 2011 issue.
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Hungarian National Bank
Budapest
Szabadság tér 8, Hungary
Szabadság tér 8, Hungary
- Phone:+36 1 428 2600
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- Hours:Mon - Thur 8am - 4pmFri 8am - 3pm
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