Kieselback Gallery is one of the most significant galleries in Budapest. Its walls are full of Hungary's most well-known art pieces, from the classics to more modern ones.
A big plus is its location; Margaret Island and even the Parliament are nearby, and the area is full of great cafés like Madal.
I would walk by this gallery so many times, hesitant to step inside for a long time; perhaps its formal atmosphere initially intimidated me. Then, one day, I spotted a Mednyánszky painting through the window from outside, and I couldn’t resist going in.
Since that day, it has become a beloved stop whenever I have some time. I enjoy coming by to check out the ever-changing collection and gaining close-up insights about the greatest (mainly Hungarian) painters of the past centuries.
Each painting can be bought at auctions that they organise; thus, the collection changes continuously. The entrance is free, and its rooms are very quiet, providing a peaceful shelter from the buzz of the city.
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