21 result(s) for gödöllő royal palace in Articles
Major Renovation Planned for Gödöllő Royal Palace in Hungary
- 4 Nov 2025 2:28 PM
- property
Hungary’s iconic Royal Palace of Gödöllő — once home to Queen Elisabeth (“Sisi”) — is set for a comprehensive modernisation. A large-scale renovation project will restore the entire complex, enhance sustainability, and expand its visitor facilities over the next nine years.
New Sisi Painting: Godollo Palace Obtains Previously Unknown Portrait of Queen Erzsebet
- 15 Jul 2025 6:48 AM
- community & culture
A previously unknown portrait of Queen Elisabeth (known as Sisi in Hungary), painted by György Raab in 1867, has been acquired by the Gödöllő Royal Palace for over HUF 30 million, Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó announced.
European Day of Historic Gardens Celebrated in Hungary on 26 April
- 25 Apr 2025 10:25 AM
- property
The European Day of Historic Gardens is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the cultural, artistic, and historical value of historic gardens across Europe. Held on 26 April, the initiative highlights the importance of preserving these green treasures as part of our shared heritage.
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary has its fare share of beautiful castles and mansions built by former aristocratic families over the past 500 years or so. Today, some of these fancy residences of bygone eras are in ruins, some are home to museums, and some have been turned into hotels. So if you are planning a trip to the countryside and looking for a one-of-a-kind experience here are some top options.
Xploring Budapest: (Re)Discover the Capital's Classics by Bike - Inc. Top Insider Tips
- 13 May 2022 2:10 PM
- getting around
What we only dreamt of a few decades ago seems to be coming true: In addition to exploring Budapest on foot or by public transport, now you have the option to tour Budapest by bike, and scooters are becoming increasingly popular, as well.
Xploring Hungary: Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő
- 2 Feb 2022 11:58 AM
- getting around
The history of the Baroque castle started in 1735 when construction began on order of Antal I Grassalkovich, a confidant of Maria Theresa. By 1745, the first U-shaped building enclosing the inner courtyard was finished, along with the banquet hall and royal suites.
Furniture of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary Repurchased from Germany
- 16 Aug 2021 11:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Furniture that used to belong to the 19th-century Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, also known as Sissi, including her dressing table and glass-covered cabinet, have been repurchased from Germany and have been put on display at the Royal Palace of Gödöllő near Budapest, the government spokeswoman said on Friday.
Three Hungarian Projects Win EU Cultural Heritage Prize
- 8 May 2020 8:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Three Hungarian projects have won Europa Nostra awards, the European Union’s cultural heritage prize.
Cancelled: 'Bach For All' Festival In Hungary
- 22 Jan 2020 11:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Bach for All Festival (Bach Mindenkinek Fesztivál) is taking place this year, free of charge, in 100 cities and localities in the Carpathian Basin in concert halls, churches, schools, hospitals, underpasses and squares from March 16 to 22, with artists volunteering their time in aid of the child ambulance charity foundation Magyar Gyermekmentő Alapítvány.
Major Renovation Planned for Gödöllő Royal Palace in Hungary
- 4 Nov 2025 2:28 PM
- property
Hungary’s iconic Royal Palace of Gödöllő — once home to Queen Elisabeth (“Sisi”) — is set for a comprehensive modernisation. A large-scale renovation project will restore the entire complex, enhance sustainability, and expand its visitor facilities over the next nine years.
New Sisi Painting: Godollo Palace Obtains Previously Unknown Portrait of Queen Erzsebet
- 15 Jul 2025 6:48 AM
- community & culture
A previously unknown portrait of Queen Elisabeth (known as Sisi in Hungary), painted by György Raab in 1867, has been acquired by the Gödöllő Royal Palace for over HUF 30 million, Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó announced.
European Day of Historic Gardens Celebrated in Hungary on 26 April
- 25 Apr 2025 10:25 AM
- property
The European Day of Historic Gardens is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the cultural, artistic, and historical value of historic gardens across Europe. Held on 26 April, the initiative highlights the importance of preserving these green treasures as part of our shared heritage.
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary has its fare share of beautiful castles and mansions built by former aristocratic families over the past 500 years or so. Today, some of these fancy residences of bygone eras are in ruins, some are home to museums, and some have been turned into hotels. So if you are planning a trip to the countryside and looking for a one-of-a-kind experience here are some top options.
Xploring Budapest: (Re)Discover the Capital's Classics by Bike - Inc. Top Insider Tips
- 13 May 2022 2:10 PM
- getting around
What we only dreamt of a few decades ago seems to be coming true: In addition to exploring Budapest on foot or by public transport, now you have the option to tour Budapest by bike, and scooters are becoming increasingly popular, as well.
Xploring Hungary: Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő
- 2 Feb 2022 11:58 AM
- getting around
The history of the Baroque castle started in 1735 when construction began on order of Antal I Grassalkovich, a confidant of Maria Theresa. By 1745, the first U-shaped building enclosing the inner courtyard was finished, along with the banquet hall and royal suites.
Furniture of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary Repurchased from Germany
- 16 Aug 2021 11:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Furniture that used to belong to the 19th-century Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, also known as Sissi, including her dressing table and glass-covered cabinet, have been repurchased from Germany and have been put on display at the Royal Palace of Gödöllő near Budapest, the government spokeswoman said on Friday.
Three Hungarian Projects Win EU Cultural Heritage Prize
- 8 May 2020 8:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Three Hungarian projects have won Europa Nostra awards, the European Union’s cultural heritage prize.
Cancelled: 'Bach For All' Festival In Hungary
- 22 Jan 2020 11:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Bach for All Festival (Bach Mindenkinek Fesztivál) is taking place this year, free of charge, in 100 cities and localities in the Carpathian Basin in concert halls, churches, schools, hospitals, underpasses and squares from March 16 to 22, with artists volunteering their time in aid of the child ambulance charity foundation Magyar Gyermekmentő Alapítvány.