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Monument to Hungarian Soldiers
Killed in World War I Where to See the
This bas-relief, by János Istók, Historicist City
commemorates the dead of World
War I, in which Hungary fought on Historicism had a profound
the German side. It is located next influence on the form of the
to the main entrance to the Servite rapidly developing metropolis
Church (see p132). at this time. A wonderful
example of the style is the
Hungarian Academy of
Sciences. Among others are
Parliament (see pp112–13), St
Stephen’s Basilica (pp120–21),
the Museum of Fine Arts
(pp150–51), the New York
“Handcuff” Bracelet
Following the defeat of the Palace (p133) and many of the
national uprising of 1848–9, buildings that stand on
Hungarians sought to symbolize Andrássy Street (p148).
their oppression even in
pieces of jewellery.

The Hungarian Academy of
Sciences is housed in this fine
Neo-Renaissance palace built
between 1862–5 (see p118).

Trading on the Pest Embankment
Completed in 1887, this painting by Antal Ligeti shows the St Stephen’s Basilica was built
Pest embankment at a time when the city was booming. over a period of 60 years by
Manufactured goods and grain were sent along the three architects. It was finished
Danube for sale in Germany and the Balkans. in 1905 (see pp120–21).

1894 Body of Lajos Kossuth Old Upper House Hall in Parliament
(see p110) is returned from Turin
1916 Franz Joseph dies
1904 Grand opening of and Charles IV becomes
Parliament (see pp112–13) king of Hungary
1890 1900 1910 1920
1896 First metro 1909 Airport opened in
line and several Rákos, now Kőbánya 1914 Hungary 1918 Abdication
museums opened enters World of Charles IV marks
1900 With a population of War I on the end of the Austro-
1897 Opening of the Great 773,000, Budapest is Europe’s German side Hungarian Empire
Market Hall (see p211) fastest growing city

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