The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Hungary, launched the Hungarian Islamic Architectural Heritage exhibition on September 13, 2024.
The exhibition consists of 28 paintings and photographs, accompanied by descriptions in three languages. These exhibits introduce visitors to Hungary’s most iconic Islamic architectural monuments from the 150-year Ottoman period—mosques, minarets, tombs and Turkish baths located in the Hungarian cities of Pécs, Szigetvár, Eger, Siklós and Budapest.
By 1526, much of Hungary came under the control of the Ottoman Empire. During the 150 years of Ottoman rule, Islamization was never enforced. In 1916, the Hungarian parliament passed a law that recognizes Islam as an official religion in Hungary, further promoting peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims. As a result, Hungary represents both the eastern border of Gothic architecture and the northern and western frontiers of Turkish-Islamic architecture.
The exhibition is open until September 25.
Source: Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan