Anker Palace, Art Nouveau building in Terézváros, Hungary
Anker Palace is an Art Nouveau building distinguished by a prominent central tower crowned with a globe supported by eagles. The facade features female figures holding hourglasses that give the structure its memorable character.
The palace was designed in 1910 by architect Ignác Alpár and replaced several older buildings on the site. Its construction marked a significant redesign of a central Budapest location during the early 20th century.
The palace housed the Galileo Circle, an intellectual group that gathered to discuss ideas and reform. It became a meeting point for thinkers who shaped Budapest's cultural conversations during the early 20th century.
The building sits in a central location near Deák Ferenc Square and is easily reached on foot from the metro stations. You can view the exterior architecture from various angles as you walk around the square.
The building attracted criticism for its unconventional appearance, and even the architect himself had doubts about it. These reservations showed just how bold and daring the design was for its time.
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