The Salomon Sonnenberg Palace is a cherished piece of Subotica’s urban heritage and a testament to an era of intense architectural creation at the turn of the 20th century, when diverse Central European Art Nouveau influences intertwined to shape the city.

Erected in 1910 based on designs by architects Izidor Strassburger and Lajos Gombos, the structures were built at a time when Subotica was forging its iconic visual identity. Standing out in particular is the grand palace on present-day Đure Đakovića Street—one of the most striking examples of the Hungarian Secession style, which today proudly houses the Consulate General of the Republic of Hungary.

Its facade is embellished with lavish floral motifs crafted in colorful Zsolnay ceramics, deeply inspired by Hungarian folklore, lending the building a vibrant and unforgettable charm.

The second palace, located at 10 Matije Korvina Street, presents a refined design influenced by the Viennese Secession, while gracefully retaining decorative accents of Hungarian expression. Together, these architectural gems beautifully showcase the rich tapestry of artistic currents that defined Subotica at the beginning of the 20th century.