About This Project

The Background

My name is Eva Horvath. I grew up in Budapest and spent most of my childhood ignoring the buildings around me, which is something most people who grow up in architecturally rich cities tend to do. It was not until I returned after several years abroad that I began to actually look at the facades, the rooflines, and the details that I had walked past thousands of times without registering.

That shift in attention led to this website. I started taking notes about individual buildings, photographing decorative details, and reading the histories of architects whose names I had never encountered despite living in a city shaped by their work. Mirilabpoi is the result of that ongoing process.

What This Site Covers

The guides focus on the architectural landmarks and styles of Budapest. I write about what you can actually see when you visit, the historical context that explains why a building was designed the way it was, and the practical details you need to get there and get inside when possible.

Budapest's architecture spans nearly a thousand years, but the period I find most interesting and write about most frequently is the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, roughly from 1867 to 1914. This was the era of the Austro-Hungarian Compromise, when Budapest was transformed from a provincial city into a European capital through an extraordinary burst of construction. Most of the buildings that define the city today date from this period.

How the Guides Are Written

Every building described on this site is one I have visited personally, in most cases multiple times over several years. I update the guides when I revisit and find that something has changed, such as ticket prices, opening hours, or the state of ongoing restoration work. The date at the top of each article reflects when the information was last verified.

I do not accept sponsored content, press trips, or payment for mentions. The guides reflect what I actually observed and researched, including aspects of buildings that are disappointing or overrated.

Contact

If you have questions about a specific building, or if you have visited somewhere covered here and found that the information is no longer accurate, I would appreciate hearing from you. Please reach out through the contact page.