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![Thury-Castle, Várpalota](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_401.jpg)
Thury-Castle, Várpalota
The restored, 600-year-old castle stands in the centre of Várpalota with its rectangular shape and four inner towers offering a variety of exhibitions for visitors. The castle with its four towers on the corners is one of the best preserved castles in Hungary.
The palace that formed the basis for the castle was built by Miklós Kont, warlord of Louis the Great at the end of the 14th century. This building was rebuilt into a fort by Miklós Újlaki in the 1440s. According to tradition King Mathias also visited here as guest of the Újlaki family. The story of the castle is also closely connected to the legend which claims that on 11th December 1476 Beatrix was preparing for both her wedding the following day to King Mathias and also her coronation. The fort that was rebuilt on several occasions played an important role at the times of the wars with the Ottomans. It was named after György Thury, constable of the castle who succeeded to fend off the overwhelming forces of the Ottoman troops in the summer of 1566. The Ottomans only managed to occupy the castle of Palota in 1593 and it stayed under Ottoman rule for 94 years. The castle played an important role in the Kuruc wars but was seriously damaged and after the uprising of Francis II Rákóczi it lost all its military importance. The castle was owned by the Zichy family between 1687 and 1890.
The palace part of the castle represents the only remaining interior of stately homes from the 14th century with valuable wall-paintings from the 1390s. The renewed exhibitions were placed into rooms that can be accessed from the garden surrounded with thick walls. At the local history exhibition we can follow the history of the region from the Stone Age up to recent days. On the first floor we can find the impressive folk-dress collection with almost 100 sets of complete dresses. In one of the most antique rooms of the castle, the bohemian vaulted room, a collection of uniforms was set out that presents the richness of the Hungarian military uniform worn from the Hungarian Conquest to the present days. Along with the new exhibitions we can still also see the old mining collection, as well.
Address: | 8100 Várpalota, Hunyadi Mátyás square 1. |
Email: | thuryvarkft@gmail.com |
Phone: | +36 88 472 305 |
![King Mathias (Mátyás) Memorial](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_255.jpg)
King Mathias (Mátyás) Memorial
One of the gems of Fő (Main) Street is the memorial by Miklós Melocco commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of King Mathias, dedicated in 1990. The statue of a speaker impersonating rhetoric also functions as a drinking fountain.
![Hiemer House](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_232.jpg)
Hiemer House
This baroque-rococo building from the 17th century is really three different houses that have been built into one over the centuries. Today we can also find a wedding-hall in the building.
The Hiemer House is a listed compound of buildings of significant value that has been restored in the city centre of Székesfehérvár and which has been created by the fusion of three medieval buildings. The value of this listed building is given by its relatively well-preserved remains of medieval buildings, baroque frescos and the stucco-work decorating the walls inside and out. Its historic importance also contributes to its value: its former owners were from the most distinguished class of the city.
This is why this block has preserved the names of its owners and families living inside the most well-known of which were Mihály Hiemer, Count Ferdinand Caraffa and Mátyás Pfund (Font). The Hiemer-Font-Caraffa block is first mentioned after the end of the Ottoman rule, in 1688 when in the city re-consecrated by Bishop Pál Széchenyi the mainly run-down buildings were also re-consecrated.
It is a complex providing fully comprehensive services for all modern needs containing several conference halls, press room, two apartments, a restaurant. On the side of the building facing the Town Hall (Városháza) Square we can find the Tourinform Office and the Fehérvár Gift Shop. This building houses the wedding hall of the city and in May 2011 the Hetedhét (behind the beyond) Toy Museum was opened presenting its collection recognised even on a European level. In the cellar an escape room : "The Captain's Secrets " is waiting for the players.
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Oskola street 2-4. |
Email: | virag.zsuzsanna@proalbaregia.hu |
Phone: | +36 22 511 322 |
![Clockwork and Clock Museum](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_223.jpg)
Clockwork and Clock Museum
The characters of the clockwork represent the legendary kings and legendary figures of Hungarian history. The historical figures first make their appearance at 10 o’clock every morning and after that every two hours accompanied with music.
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Kossuth street 9. |
Email: | jenokovacs@t-online.hu |
Phone: | +36 22 312 235 |
![Sörcasino Pub & Bar](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_208.jpg)
Sörcasino Pub & Bar
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Mátyás Király krt. 23. |
Email: | sorcasinopub@gmail.com |
Phone: | +36 30 385 3732 |
![Semiramis cafe](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_206.jpg)
Semiramis cafe
Semiramis café and tea-house is open to customers with delicious coffee, tea, cakes and family environment on the ground floor of the newest design-hotel of the city, the St. Gellért Hotel.
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Mátyás Király krt. 1 |
Email: | semiramiskavezo@gmail.com |
Phone: | +36 30 288 4275 |
![Corso Confectionery](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_174.jpg)
Corso Confectionery
The products, unique specialities and ice-creams made from Italian ingredients of this confectionary near the city centre and Alba Plaza are always fresh and represent the best quality thanks to the high-quality ingredients and the experience of our confectioners.
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Mátyás király krt. 7-9. |
Phone: | +36 22 324 399 |
![Szent Gellért Hotel***](/_upload/catalog_pic/720x533/4_64.jpg)
Szent Gellért Hotel***
St. Gellért Hotel is located in the exceptionally beautiful city centre. Its central and yet quiet suburban location dotted with plane trees makes this hotel ideal for those wishing to relax but also for those looking for active and cultural experiences.
Address: | 8000 Székesfehérvár, Mátyás király Boulevard 1. |
Email: | info@szentgellerthotel.hu |
Phone: | +36 22 510 810 |