Török Bank, Bank building in Szervita Tér, Budapest District V, Hungary
Török Bank is a four-storey Secessionist bank and residential building at Szervita tér 3 in Budapest District V, built in 1906 by Henrik Böhm and Ármin Hegedűs on a narrow plot. Its facade is dominated by a large glazed bay, crowned by Miksa Róth's mosaic 'Glory to Hungary', the largest in Budapest, showing the Virgin Mary as Patrona Hungariae with angels, shepherds and national figures.
The building was constructed in 1906 by architects Armin Hegedűs and Henrik Böhm during a period of Hungarian economic growth and architectural innovation. This era saw the rise of Art Nouveau style across Budapest's urban landscape.
The centerpiece mosaic called 'Glory to Hungary' shows the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels and shepherds alongside figures like István Széchenyi and Lajos Kossuth. This imagery reflects the national pride that the building displays through its public decoration.
The building sits near Váci utca shopping street and is easily accessible by public transportation from central Budapest. Walking paths connect this location to many main attractions in the surrounding area.
The glass globe above the facade, held by Atlas and a biblical couple, was removed in 1939, likely for structural reasons. The mosaic below it, Budapest's largest, was made by Miksa Róth and restored in 2006; the globe has not been rebuilt.
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