Architecture in Hungary

Discover 13 places to experience unusual architecture in Hungary.

Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház

Budapest, Hungary

Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház

A stunning Art Nouveau cinema in the heart of Budapest.

Wenckheim-kastély

Szabadkígyós, Hungary

Wenckheim-kastély

This castle was designed to have as many windows as there are days in the year.

The Matyas Fountain

Budapest, Hungary

Mátyás Fountain

A triumphant marble and bronze fountain depicting a 15th-century Hungarian king and his hunting party.

Remains of blue paint cover parts of her dress

Budapest, Hungary

The Flying Nun

The true meaning behind this sculpture remains unknown.

A sztúpa légi felvételen

Zalaszántó, Hungary

Zalaszántó Stupa

One of the biggest Buddhist stupas in Europe, hidden from most locals.

Diósgyőr Castle

Miskolc, Hungary

Diósgyőr Castle

This castle played host to the largest great hall found in medieval Central Europe.

Adria Palace

Budapest, Hungary

Adria Palace

This building has survived for more than a century and remains virtually untouched.

The Hungarian Geological Institute Building

Budapest, Hungary

The Hungarian Geological Institute Building

This hidden art nouveau gem was designed by an architect in search of a national style.

Permanently Closed

Kelenföld Power Station

Budapest, Hungary

Kelenföld Power Station

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

Vajdahunyad Castle

Budapest, Hungary

Vajdahunyad Castle

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

Budapest, Hungary

Terror Háza

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

Permanently Closed

Helvécia, Hungary

Géró Udvar

The home of a deceased Hungarian artist is now on display for visitors.

(Flickr/Curious Expeditions)

Sopron, Hungary

Taródi Vár

"Medieval" castle built in the mid-20th century by one family.

Photographed by Arpad Horvath, June 2006

Székesfehérvár, Hungary

Bory Castle

Hungarian self-built castle.

Are we missing something unusual in Hungary?