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The 5 most iconic representatives of the Gothic Revival in Budapest – PHOTOS
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Budapest is often praised for its architectural diversity – you can find a representative of almost all building styles ranging from Gothic all the way to contemporary minimalism. Although the best known of all is the Art-Nouveau, the Gothic Revival should be given attention as well, after all, the Parliament is a typical Neo-Gothic building.
The most important Hungarian figure of the Neo-Gothic movement was Imre Steindl, who aside from the Parliament, designed and renovated houses in this style too.
The Hungarian Parliament
The Parliament is hands down the most beautiful and the most iconic building of Budapest, but it is also the best-known example of the Hungarian Gothic Revival, with hints of Eclecticism. Steindl’s stylistic genius lies in the layout, and the mass composition is Baroque, but the details are all corresponding with the Gothic Revival. It is said that there are several reasons why Steindl chose the Neo-Gothic style: one being that the monumental design resembles the glory of medieval Hungary, the second that the Palace of Westminster belongs to the Gothic Revival too, and thirdly, Steindl believed that it would be better to depart from Classicist Vienna.
Matthias Church
Although the Matthias Church itself was not built in Frigyes Schulek’s time, his renovation design is what makes such an impact on the beholder. The rebuilding took place between 1874-1896, during which the church’s façade and interior were reimagined in the ways of the Gothic Revival.
