Ajka Crystal, Budapest
Founded in 1897, the Ajka Crystal Factory is world famous for the beautiful handmade crystal products they produce. Their beautiful tableware and decor products are available in up to 20 different colors and come in beautiful, luxurious gift boxes. At the factory, Ajka鈥檚 master glass blowers blow the glass into a wooden mold and then subject it to a continuous cooling process for four hours. The crystal then has a design etched into it by hand.
The factory鈥檚 unique process insures that no two pieces of Ajka crystal are ever exactly alike. No wonder the company boasts that as you hold a piece of Ajka crystal 鈥渘ot only are you touching a masterpiece, but also the heart of the master.鈥� If you can鈥檛 make it out into the country side to visit the factory, the company has a number of beautiful show rooms around Budapest. Their store at 11. Kossuth Lajos is especially lovely and has a wonderful selection of Ajka products available. It is open Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm.
The factory鈥檚 unique process insures that no two pieces of Ajka crystal are ever exactly alike. No wonder the company boasts that as you hold a piece of Ajka crystal 鈥渘ot only are you touching a masterpiece, but also the heart of the master.鈥� If you can鈥檛 make it out into the country side to visit the factory, the company has a number of beautiful show rooms around Budapest. Their store at 11. Kossuth Lajos is especially lovely and has a wonderful selection of Ajka products available. It is open Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm.
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Sight Name: Ajka Crystal
Sight Location: Budapest, Hungary (See walking tours in Budapest)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Budapest, Hungary (See walking tours in Budapest)
Sight Type: Shopping
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