Hungarian State Treasury

From the rooftop skating rink of the Hotel President in the center of Budapest, guests enjoy beautiful views of the city. Not only are the main sites fully visible, but it's one of the few places where guests can see one of the famous architect Ödön Lechner's masterpiece buildings.

After art nouveau: 7 buildings that will shape the future of Budapest. One of them is the Hungarian State Treasury (formerly the Royal Postal Savings Bank), designed and built in 1901, with green and yellow bricks that scale the roof and if Looking closely, visitors can see all the little details, like the long line of ceramic bees beneath the glazed yellow honeycomb at the top of a chimney, and the swarms of winged snakes, birds, and bull heads sticking out. off the railing.

Playful architectural ceramics like these are among Lechner's most recognizable masterpieces. His bold use of colour, organic textures and experimental designs have earned him the nickname "Gaudi of Hungary".

Visitors can't go inside, but just get up close and personal with this amazing structure, and Lechner's other nearby works such as the Museum of Applied Arts, or the Geological Institute Building, are also a must-see. special hit during the visit to Budapest.

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