A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.
Built in 1914 and considered one of the most modern electrical plants in the world, the art-deco facility was designed by Hungarian architects Kálmán Reichl and Virgil Bierbauer as a tribute to the power of electricity. The buildings, shut down in 2005, are protected by law and cannot be restored or demolished.
The power plant isn't technically abandoned, several apocalyptic movie scenes and music videos have been filmed at Kelenföld. The below shown art deco control room and the old transformer houses are, however, strictly closed to the public.
