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Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Hungary

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  1. 1Budapest University of Technology and Economics

    Welcome to the sweeping riverside campus of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, widely known in Hungary by its acronym, BME. As you stand on the Buda embankment of the Danube, the sheer scale of this institution…

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  2. 2The Grandeur of the K Building Exterior

    Let us focus our attention on the undisputed architectural centerpiece of the university, the massive central edifice simply known as the K Building. Designed by the renowned architect Alajos Hauszmann at the dawn of the…

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  3. 3The Monumental Main Entrance and Foyer

    Ascend the wide, sweeping stone steps and pass through the massive wooden doors into the main foyer of the K Building. The transition from the bright, open riverside into this cavernous interior is dramatic. …

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  4. 4The Grand Aula and Academic Ceremony

    Moving deeper into the central axis of the K Building, we approach the doors to the Grand Aula, the most prestigious ceremonial space on the campus. While access may be restricted depending on the day's events, even a glimpse…

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  5. 5The Library and Information Centre

    Stepping back out into the campus grounds, we turn our attention toward the BME Library and Information Centre, an institution of paramount importance. The library possesses a vast, staggering collection of technical literature,…

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  6. 6The Campus Courtyards and Engineering Monuments

    As we wander through the interconnected courtyards positioned between the massive campus buildings, we encounter the physical, practical elements of engineering education. These outdoor spaces are far from empty; they often serve…

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  7. 7The Riverside Walk and Global Impact

    For our final section, let us walk along the paved promenade that separates the campus buildings from the rushing waters of the Danube. The view from here is spectacular, looking out across the river toward the Great Market Hall…

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  8. 8Budapest University of Technology and Economics

    As our comprehensive tour of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics concludes, take one final look back at the immense, palace like facade of the K Building reflecting in the waters of the Danube. We have journeyed…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our comprehensive tour of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics concludes, take one final look back at the immense, palace like facade of the K Building reflecting in the waters of the Danube. We have journeyed…

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What is Budapest University of Technology and Economics?

Budapest University of Technology and Economics is a place in Hungary with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationHungary
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates47.4815, 19.0555
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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