Gyula Jungfer

Gyula Jungfer (9 January 1841, in Pest – 21 November 1908, in Budapest) was a Hungarian artist working with wrought iron.

Jungfer learned craftsmanship in his father's smithy, then he went on a grand tour around Western Europe.

He came back to Pest in 1866 and opened his own workshop which soon became known for the high quality of its products and its innovative floral designs.

Jungfer made all the wrought iron works in Buda Castle, the new Hungarian Parliament Building, Hungarian State Opera House, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Keleti Railway Station, Vigadó Concert Hall and other city palaces.

His most important work, the railing of Buda Castle, was destroyed during the Battle of Budapest, but it was faithfully restored in 1981.