Budapest’s modern metro stations are striking examples of futuristic contemporary architecture. Their impressive scale, dynamic design, and innovative use of materials make them instantly eye-catching. While Metro Line 4 has a signature aesthetic, each station boasts unique features, from massive mosaic spirals and deliberately rusted walls to enormous concrete beams crisscrossing above escalators like abstract sculptures. The stations range in style from bright and colorful to raw, futuristic, and industrial. Yet, all share monumental, geometric forms, beautifully illuminated by a blend of natural and artificial light. The vast spaces of Metro Line 4’s stations, entrances, and escalator areas provide ideal conditions for filming action sequences or sci-fi scenes. For more traditional subway settings, Budapest’s renovated Metro Lines 2 and 3 offer locations that capture the essence of everyday European urban life.
Gallery of Modern Metro Locations
