Hungary architecture was greatly influenced by the Romanesque and the Gothic styles. The beautiful monuments in Hungary stand as an epitome of Hungarian Architecture. These monuments, buildings, churches, palaces and museums have distinct style of its own. Some of them have been ruined with time, but the restored monuments are major places of attractions for the tourists.
Marcel Breuer, Hubert Pal Algyay, Adolf Lang, Aladar Arkay, Lipot Baumhorn, Emil Agoston, Alajos Hauszmann, Miklós Ybl, Samu Pecz, István Türr and Istvan Bokros were some of the renowned architects of Hungary.
Famous Hungarian Monuments and Buildings
- The "Oroszlanos udvar" (Lion Court) with cupola
- Takarekpenztar
- Matyas Templom
- Egyetemi Konyvtar
- The architecture of Pest
- Vigado
- The "Phoenix bird" city
- Freedom monument
The Freedom monument located on the Gellert hill is a unique example of
Hungary architecture. It is 132 feet in height and was constructed in the shape of the woman holding a palm leaf in her hand.
Matyas Templom is also known as 'The Church of Our lady'. It has a Byzantine decor. The private box on the left is the place from where the king viewed the common people.
Organic Architecture in Hungary
Organic Architecture is a modern trend that features humanistic values of the Hungarian life. Although the style is modern, it comprises traditional designs and ideas of the preceding years. Imre Makovecz is a popular Hungarian architect of this trend.
