Kiss Katalin: Industrial Monuments - Our Budapest (Budapest, 1993)

tecture. These had the very practical function of decorating with orders of columns the great internal height necessary for the machines, windows, openings and air holes required by the technology. The air funnels for example were hidden in attractive towers. Besides these functional requirements, however, the classic styles were suitable for symbolising the ideologies of technique. The society then living in the midst of technical development, venerated the power stations not only as sources of indispensable electric energy, but also as temples of power, technology and development.)

For those who feel the attraction of technical development, a visit to the Kelenföld power station is well worthwile. The fascinating sight of the station is worth the trouble of organizing the trip.

Kelenföld Power Station. Switchboard room

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