We wandered into the Corvinus University of Budapest
A very interesting classical building


The main building was planned by Miklós Ybl as the Main Customs Office in neorenaissance historical style.
It was finished in 1874.
The building was called "Vámház" (Customs House) and "Fővámpalota" (Chief Customs Palace).
This is also the name of the nearby avenue.
The building was connected to ports of the Danube by four tunnels.
It also had a railroad connection. During WW2 the Hungarian, German and Soviet troops used the building as a military base.
The Customs House suffered serious damage during the war.
In 1948 it became the main building of the University of Economics.
It underwent major renovations in 1950 and later in 1989-1990.
Currently, much of the education of the business faculties (Faculty of Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences)
takes place in the main building.
This is the location of the rector's offices as well.