Swiss Flag at Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1943

This ornate facade from 1943 in Budapest I. features a grand entrance with dark wooden doors, flanked by mythological figures and large arched windows. A prominent Swiss flag with a white cross flies next to the entrance, contrasting against the detailed stonework and decorative moldings of the building.

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43630
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This ornate facade from 1943 in Budapest I. features a grand entrance with dark wooden doors, flanked by mythological figures and large arched windows. A prominent Swiss flag with a white cross flies next to the entrance, contrasting against the detailed stonework and decorative moldings of the building.
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Swiss Flag at Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1943
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Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., svájci zászlóval a korábbi brit követség épülete.
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This ornate facade from 1943 in Budapest I. features a grand entrance with dark wooden doors, flanked by mythological figures and large arched windows. A prominent Swiss flag with a white cross flies next to the entrance, contrasting against the detailed stonework and decorative moldings of the building.
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1943
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Hungary
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Budapest I.
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47.49835
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19.04045
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Swiss Flag at Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1943
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This ornate facade from 1943 in Budapest I. features a grand entrance with dark wooden doors, flanked by mythological figures and large arched windows. A prominent Swiss flag with a white cross flies next to the entrance, contrasting against the detailed stonework and decorative moldings of the building.
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buildings
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Swiss flag
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Budapest
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architecture
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embassy
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sculpture
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embassies
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historical architecture
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flags
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mythological figures
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The image depicts an ornate building facade that features several architectural details and embellishments. The entrance is prominently displayed, showcasing a pair of large wooden doors made of dark wood. Each door is detailed with round metal doorknobs and a decorative oval emblem at their center. Above the doors, the architecture includes sculptural elements, such as two figures, likely mythological or allegorical, flanking the entrance. These figures are set on pedestals that extend into curved brackets adorned with intricate designs. Flanking the grand entrance are large, arched windows that have wrought iron balconies. The windows are multi-paned, allowing ample light into the interior. Above the entrance and windows, the building's surface is adorned with decorative molding and reliefs that enhance its grandeur. To the right of the entrance, there's a window with a decorative iron grille, contrasting with the smooth finish of the wall. A flag with a bold design featuring a white cross on a darker background is flying from a flagpole next to the entrance, adding an element of contrasting color to the otherwise monochrome scene. The scene is set during daylight, as indicated by the clear shadows cast by the architectural details, suggesting a sunny day. The image itself is in black and white, highlighting the textures and contrasts of the materials used in the construction of the building. The sidewalk in front of the entrance is paved and shows clear lines, indicating a well-maintained public area.
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Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., svájci zászlóval a korábbi brit követség épülete.