Swiss Embassy, Stefánia út 107., Budapest, 1943

This image from 1943 shows the Swiss Embassy in Budapest, a notable two-story building with classical architecture and ornate features. Surrounded by a snow-covered area and bare trees, a uniformed man stands guard by a wrought iron fence, emphasizing the solemn winter atmosphere and historical significance of the site.

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43622
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This image from 1943 shows the Swiss Embassy in Budapest, a notable two-story building with classical architecture and ornate features. Surrounded by a snow-covered area and bare trees, a uniformed man stands guard by a wrought iron fence, emphasizing the solemn winter atmosphere and historical significance of the site.
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Swiss Embassy, Stefánia út 107., Budapest, 1943
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Stefánia út 107., svájci követség.
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This image from 1943 shows the Swiss Embassy in Budapest, a notable two-story building with classical architecture and ornate features. Surrounded by a snow-covered area and bare trees, a uniformed man stands guard by a wrought iron fence, emphasizing the solemn winter atmosphere and historical significance of the site.
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1943
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hungary
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Budapest XIV.
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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 Embassy, Stefánia út 107., Budapest, 1943
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This image from 1943 shows the Swiss Embassy in Budapest, a notable two-story building with classical architecture and ornate features. Surrounded by a snow-covered area and bare trees, a uniformed man stands guard by a wrought iron fence, emphasizing the solemn winter atmosphere and historical significance of the site.
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Swiss Embassy
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Budapest XIV.
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guard duties
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winter scene
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military uniform
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architecture
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embassy
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historical building
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uniformed guard
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winter
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classical architecture
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Budapest
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The image depicts a large, two-story building with classical architectural features, suggesting it may have historical significance. The building is painted in a light color, possibly white or off-white, and displays decorative elements such as ornate moldings and symmetrical windows featuring segments of arched designs. In front of the building, a snow-covered area reveals remnants of snow piles, indicating a winter season. Leafless trees with bare branches are visible, surrounding the building and adding to the stark, wintry atmosphere. Their branches extend across the composition, some leaning toward the structure itself. A wrought iron fence encloses the property, with heavy stone pillars flanking the gate. The gate incorporates a circular emblem or motif at its center, although the details are not clearly discernible. The combination of stone and metal reflects a traditional design aesthetic. In the foreground, a uniformed man stands near the gate. He wears a dark coat, likely a military or police uniform, complete with a cap. His posture indicates vigilance, as he appears to be standing guard or observing his surroundings. The overall composition suggests a quiet, possibly solemn environment, highlighting the prominent architecture and the solitary figure in uniform. The lack of other people adds to the somber mood, typical of a winter day.
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