Párisi Udvar is a landmark building at Ferenciek tere in central Budapest, known for its Art Nouveau and Secession details and richly decorated interior. Look up to see stained glass across the vaulted roof and hexagonal dome, then take in the restored tiles, stonework and glass. The former covered passage now has a café at street level, where you can stop for coffee, cake or a meal in the ornate hall. Visit at a quieter time if you want more room to look around or sit down.
A covered passage turned café
Párisi Udvar means “Paris Courtyard.” The building was conceived as a covered passage with open entrances for pedestrians. Those entrances now have glass doors, and the former arcade has become a café at street level.
The Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie serves coffee and cake as well as meals. Its setting in the ornate inner hall makes it a place to pause and look closely at the building while you eat or drink.
Glass, tile and stone
The roof is one of the building’s defining details. Hungarian stained-glass artist Miksa Róth contributed work to spaces around Budapest, including the glass decoration above this passage. Look for the hexagonal dome and the stained-glass vaults overhead.
The interior also includes restored original tiles and stonework. The building’s details reward a slow look, from the roof down to the surfaces around the hall. Its architecture is described as Art Nouveau and Secession, alongside eclectic elements.
FAQ
Where is Párisi Udvar?
It is at Ferenciek tere 10 in central Budapest.
What should I look for inside Párisi Udvar?
Look up at the stained-glass vaults and hexagonal dome, and notice the restored tiles and stonework.
Can you eat or have coffee at Párisi Udvar?
Yes. The Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie serves coffee, cake and meals in the building’s inner hall.
