The so called Palace district, named after the rich, tremendous residence buildings owned by aristocratic families in the past, has always been my favourite. Not only mine, but of many university students as you have many important universities, libraries, cafes and other cultural points next door. On the most charming square, in my opinion the most Mediterranean spot in Budapest, where I used to cross in my university year, the best place for a photo exhibition and high quality caffee is the very tiny Lumen Gallery.
Usually you will see the owner inside with some friends chatting, someone on the laptop working and many times a dog as well. A nice one. The place itself is so small that there are usually hang out like 3-5 photos at best but it is more than enough to understand that Lumen cares for the artists, the photos and photography itself. The opening ours are a little random but you will always stay longer than expected. In the summer season they have some extravagant benches and pillows inside to warm in the sun (designed by a young architect friend of mine), you can have some nice breakfasts, read some books lying around there and have one of the best coffees in Budapest. If you look up, above the bar, you will see a huge machine - a coffee roasting system! The owner once explained me the mechanics but I just preffered to enjoy my latte macchiato:)
And the ever changing, always so contemporary (they will reflect on NOW!) pictures
with the white walls like the milk foam on your cappucino - the coziest gallery in Budapest.
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Bakonyi Zsuzsa
http://photolumen.hu/
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