Discover a captivating site in Buda’s Víziváros district, where you can step back over a century in history. Nestled among old apartment buildings and modern glass towers on Bem József Street, you’ll find a 19th-century factory building with a distinctive sawtooth brick façade. This was once the factory of Abraham Ganz, where the world-famous chilled cast iron railway wheels were produced based on Ganz’s patent.
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The factory operated until 1964, after which it was declared Buda’s first industrial monument. In 1969, the building reopened as Central Europe’s first foundry museum. Beneath its nearly 160-year-old wooden roof structure, you’ll find massive cauldrons, elegant revolving cranes, and a colossal cupola furnace showcasing the art of foundry work. From cannons to intricate 19th-century artistic cast iron objects, the collection is a blend of utility and beauty.
The museum also features a unique “ringing casting” bell collection that visitors can interact with.
Location
Address: 1027 Budapest, Bem József utca 20, Hungary
Contact: +36 30 693 3408
Visitor Reviews
Rating: 9.4/10 (Based on 5 reviews)
- 100% of visitors recommend to friends
- Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
- Open year-round
Admission Prices
- Adult ticket: 800 HUF
- Student/Senior ticket: 400 HUF
Site Features
- Languages spoken: Hungarian
- Pet-friendly
- Accessible for disabled visitors
- Facilities: Guided tours, restrooms, bike storage
Parking & Accessibility
- Nearby parking: Paid (600 HUF/hour), 100 meters away
- Public transport: 1.1 km from the nearest bus stop
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