Cultural Centre in Buda Civic Casino to open on Krisztina Square

February 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The Budavár Cultural Centre has moved out of its previous home, the Andrássy Palace, at 6 Bem Quay. The institution will soon move into its new home at 1 Krisztina Square in the newly renovated building of the former Buda Civic Casino. The institution will operate as the Sándor Márai Cultural Center in the future.

The Budavár Cultural Centre recently left is old facilities at 6 Bem Embankment and temporarily moved into 3 Fő Street – announced the organisation on its Facebook page. The move is warranted because the cultural centre will soon move into its new premises at 1 Krisztina Square, where it will operate as the Márai Sándor Cultural Centre.

The Budavár local council revealed the latter details. Also, on Facebook, officials revealed that technical tests were underway. The contractor is working through the weekend to meet the final deadline.

As readers of PestBuda may know, the former Buda Civic Casino was built in 1893 and designed by Imre Francsek. After the Second World War, it housed Party Offices and other administrative functions.

The Buda Civic Casino in 1893 (Photo: Építő Ipar, 28 December 1893)

The cultural centre under renovation in 2020 (Photo: Both Balázs / pestbuda.hu)

The building today (Photo: Both Balázs/pestbuda.hu)

Deprived of its tower and ornaments, the house was neglected for decades. Major architectural elements (such as the ornamental roof on its corner) have been reconstructed during the current renovation, as have decorations with proven authenticity. Nevertheless, the facade was recreated in a simpler form. The imposing ballroom on the first floor and the main staircase have also been renovated. The internal courtyard has been roofed over create more space for the cultural centre.

According to original plans, the building has been returned to its original splendour but now utilizes 21st-century technology to improve the comfort of visitors. The centre will host community events, classical and pop music concerts, plays and exhibitions.

Cover photo: The Sándor Márai Cultural Centre will open soon on Krisztina Square (Photo: Balázs Both/pestbuda.hu)

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