Hotel Avas, Historic hotel in Miskolc, Hungary.
Hotel Avas is a historic building in Miskolc that extends over multiple stories and accommodates guests. The structure displays typical architecture from its era of origin and retains its character as a former inn.
The building opened in 1894 as Hotel Korona and served as an important meeting place for travelers and artists. The establishment played a role in Miskolc's early development as a cultural and commercial center.
The hotel's name changed from Korona to Kossuth and then to Avas in 1953. In 1883, actress Laborfalvi Róza, born in Miskolc, celebrated her 50-year career here with her husband Jókai Mór; a banquet was held in the Korona's great hall. The courtyard, called the "garden" by locals, later hosted film screenings and light theatre performances.
Hotel Avas stands at Széchenyi István utca 1, on the corner where that street meets the main pedestrian axis of central Miskolc. The building has been closed since 14 December 1987 and is not open to visitors; its condition has deteriorated over the years. The Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation bought it in 2021 and plans a heritage renovation of the old wing plus a new wing.
The building's central bay has five windows per floor while each side wing has four, giving a 4+5+4 axis layout. On the ground floor, the third opening of the central bay is basket-arched and differs from the rest: it served as the hotel's main entrance.
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