Czuba-Durozier Mansion, Budapest-Budafok, French aristocratic mansion in Budafok, Hungary
Czuba-Durozier Mansion is a French-influenced residential building in Budafok containing approximately 32 rooms distributed across multiple floors. The structure was subdivided into residential units during the 20th century and houses multiple households today.
The building was constructed between 1884 and 1887 by French industrialist W. H. Czuba-Durozier on land where a former chateau once stood and served as a military hospital during the Hungarian Revolution. This transformation from wartime facility to private residence marks the area's development after the conflict.
The mansion housed a cognac production facility in its basement that supplied the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, reflecting the area's role as a center of trade and craftsmanship. This industrial heritage remains part of how locals understand the building's historical importance.
The building is today a residential apartment complex, so interior access is restricted and visits must be arranged with residents. The exterior can be viewed from the street and displays the original French architectural style.
The original basement passages and foundations from the former cognac factory remain partially visible, revealing the site's industrial past. These underground structures were developed through a partnership between the mansion's owner and Hungarian producer Gyula Ulbrich.
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