Bori Castle in Székesfehérvár - a lifelong romance in stone. Bori Castle - the castle of eternal love

Bori Castle. Its silhouette harmoniously combines various architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and the walls, columns, domes and even sculptures richly decorating the terraces and balustrades are made of concrete. However, the most amazing thing is that this castle was built by the hands of one man, who for almost forty years tirelessly erected its walls and towers as a symbol eternal love to your chosen one.

The architect and sculptor Jeno Bory decided at the beginning of the century to build a castle for his young, charming wife in the vicinity of Székesfehérvár, around a small house that he acquired in 1912.

But the first World War delayed the implementation of this plan by ten years. Yenyo Bori had to wear military uniform and go to trench-riddled Serbia. Fortunately, his service at the front was not long: the Architect was transferred to Sarajevo, where he had to complete a number of monumental projects commissioned by the imperial family.

After the war in 1923, he was finally able to begin fulfilling his dream. Construction progressed slowly. Working only on weekends, doing almost everything with his own hands, Enyo Bori created this monument to eternal love until the end of his days.

Numerous images of Ilona Bori, the wife of the architect, in sculptures, paintings or poems dedicated to her and carved on the stones of the castle, every corner of it tells about the high feeling that he had for his beloved.

At the same time, this castle is also a testament to the architect’s love for his homeland, its history and culture. In the garden, on the terraces and under the arcades of the castle, the artist's studio displays more than 500 works of art made by Bory himself, his wife and daughter.

Walking through the castle, the visitor seems to be passing through historical eras, coming into contact with their symbols, with the heroes who identify their glorious pages, with the artists and thinkers who preserved their history for us.

On the terraces of the castle there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who determined the European face of Budapest and glorified Hungarian culture.

The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting the essence different ideologies, scenes of heated battles, the sublime spirit of romantic dreams.

The sword of Damocles hanging between the castle towers reminds us of moral qualities man, but an elephant holding on itself the earthly sphere about the progress of human thought.

The sculptures of the Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, seem to tell about glorious and tragic moments Hungarian history.

From the cloud-like heights of the castle towers, a calming panorama of the surrounding area opens up. Time spent within the romantic walls of this castle allows us to shake off the hustle and bustle of everyday life, worries and sorrows.

The castle turned out just as Bori had imagined it. Galleries and arches entwined with flowers, fairy-tale turrets with bright stained glass windows in round windows and decorated railings of narrow staircases. Sculptures strange creatures, who smile mysteriously from niches hidden in the greenery of the grapes...Enyo Bori continued building the castle until his death, which occurred in 1959.

Ilona died at 89, outliving her husband by 15 years.

But both of their lives are still in this castle. In the walls folded by the hands of Ene Bori for his beloved. In countless portraits of Ilona. In luxurious flowers, which are now looked after by the grandchildren of Ene and Ilona.

In the smiles of newlyweds who come here - in search of a beautiful background for wedding photos? or a fairy tale that one day loving man managed to make it a reality for his beloved?...

Can one person build a castle with his own hands? A reasonable answer involves a resounding "no." But it turns out that for a passionately and sincerely loving man there are no barriers. Borivar Castle is a worthy confirmation of this. At first glance, it seems that he came to this day from a fairy tale. And it is impossible to imagine that the artist Jeno Bori built it himself, from the first to the last stone.

At first, city residents openly laughed at their strange neighbor, but soon the ridicule gave way to boundless respect. He became the only person in the world to build a house of this scale alone. And all for the sake of his only, beloved wife Ilona. Construction lasted 40 long years and ended only in 1959.

The castle is a truly grandiose and majestic structure, which harmoniously combines various architectural styles. Throughout the castle there are sculptures, bas-reliefs, paintings and stained glass windows created by the artist himself and his wife. Almost every room has an image of Ilona; the artist literally prayed to her as an icon. And this is not an exaggeration: in the palace there is a chapel where Ilona is depicted in the image of the Madonna, and at her feet is the artist himself in the image of an angel.

The castle's courtyard is a fragrant garden with many rose bushes, where you want to linger longer. Everything here is imbued with an atmosphere of love, devotion and purity. No wonder the castle has become a Mecca for lovers. If you want to carry love throughout your life, come to Bori Castle, make a wish and it will certainly come true!

But the First World War delayed the implementation of this plan by ten years. Enyo Bori had to put on a military uniform and go to Serbia, pitted with trenches. Fortunately, his service at the front was not long: the Architect was transferred to Sarajevo, where he had to complete a number of monumental projects commissioned by the imperial family.

On the terraces of the castle there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who determined the European face of Budapest and glorified Hungarian culture.

The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting the essence of various ideologies, scenes of heated battles, and the sublime spirit of romantic dreams.

The sword of Damocles hanging between the towers of the castle reminds us of the moral qualities of man, and the elephant holding the earthly sphere on itself reminds us of the progress of human thought.

The sculptures of the Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, seem to tell about the glorious and tragic moments of Hungarian history.

The castle turned out just as Bori had imagined it. Galleries and arches entwined with flowers, fairy-tale turrets with bright stained glass windows in round windows and decorated railings of narrow staircases. Sculptures of strange creatures that smile mysteriously from niches hidden in the greenery of the grapes... Enyo Bori continued building the castle until his death, which occurred in 1959.

Ilona died at 89, outliving her husband by 15 years.

In the smiles of newlyweds who come here - looking for a beautiful background for wedding photos? or a fairy tale that one day a loving man managed to make a reality for his beloved?...

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"Alba Regia - it sounds like the name of a flower...". People of the older generation remember these words well, opening the Soviet-Hungarian film with Tatyana Samoilova in leading role Soviet radio operator. Alba Regia is ancient main city Hungarians, in which at the end of the 10th century the court of the main leader, Prince Geza, the grandson of Arpad, who brought 7 Hungarian tribes to the Carpathian Basin at the end of the 9th century, was located. Later, Geza's son King Stephen made Alba Regia the coronation and burial place of the Hungarian kings. Now this city, 60 km from Budapest, is called Szekesfehervar.

Its current center was formed in the 18th century and shines architectural monuments baroque. It is a pleasure to stroll through the winding streets and small squares of Székesfehérvár. And on the outskirts of the city there is an amazing castle museum - Bori Castle. Its silhouette harmoniously combines various architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and the walls, columns, domes and even sculptures richly decorating the terraces and balustrades are made of concrete. However, the most amazing thing is that this castle was built by the hands of one man, who for almost forty years tirelessly erected its walls and towers as a symbol of eternal love for his chosen one.

At the beginning of the century, the architect and sculptor Enyo Bori decided to build a castle for his young, charming wife in the vicinity of Székesfehérvár, around a small house that he acquired in 1912. But the First World War delayed the implementation of this plan by ten years. Enyo Bori had to put on a military uniform and go to Serbia, pitted with trenches. Fortunately, his service at the front was not long: the Architect was transferred to Sarajevo, where he had to complete a number of monumental projects commissioned by the imperial family. After the war in 1923, he was finally able to begin fulfilling his dream. Construction progressed slowly. Working only on weekends, doing almost everything with his own hands, Enyo Bori created this monument to eternal love until the end of his days. Numerous images of Ilona Bori, the wife of the architect, in sculptures, paintings or poems dedicated to her and carved on the stones of the castle, every corner of it tells about the high feeling that he had for his beloved. At the same time, this castle is also a testament to the architect’s love for his homeland, its history and culture. In the garden, on the terraces and under the arcades of the castle, the artist's studio displays more than 500 works of art made by Bory himself, his wife and daughter.

In the garden, among the sculptures, there are fragments of bombs and shells that destroyed what was supposed to bring joy to people. Next to the tombstones of Turkish soldiers who trampled the soil of Hungary for 150 years, there is a monument to a Soviet soldier who corrected artillery fire from one of the castle towers and died for the liberation of foreign land. On the terraces of the castle there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who determined the European face of Budapest and glorified Hungarian culture. The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting the essence of various ideologies, scenes of heated battles, and the sublime spirit of romantic dreams. The sword of Damocles hanging between the towers of the castle reminds us of the moral qualities of man, and the elephant holding the earthly sphere on itself reminds us of the progress of human thought. The sculptures of the Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, seem to tell about the glorious and tragic moments of Hungarian history. From the sub-cloud heights of the castle towers, a soothing panorama of the surrounding area opens up.

Time spent within the romantic walls of this castle allows us to shake off the hustle and bustle of everyday life, worries and sorrows. His atmosphere of love for one's neighbor makes the soul purify, making it more susceptible to the high impulses inherent in everyone to a normal person who lived through this crazy twentieth century.

Eduard Surovtsev
Budapest guide

The majestic building in Buda, adorning the top of the mountain, is visible from virtually anywhere in Budapest. It’s rare that a tourist coming to the capital ignores an excursion to this legendary place. Royal Palace Initially (in the 13th century) it consisted of three fortresses, but the Tatar-Mongol and Turkish invasions made adjustments to the architecture of the building. The castle was revived more than once, but the current Baroque style appeared only in 1714. World War II seriously damaged interior decoration and the walls of the palace - there was a huge fire. In the post-war years, the Hungarians lovingly restored the premises, equipping the castle according to the latest technologies. Now this place is the pride of Hungarians and a point of pilgrimage for many tourists who worship history. Here is the National Gallery of the country, the Museum of the History of Budapest, central Library them. Széchenyi and also the Museum contemporary art. The external territory of the Palace is no less meaningful than the internal one - outside you can see the famous huge sculpture of the Turul bird, equestrian statue E. Savoy, the tower of St. Stephen, a bronze fountain in the form of a group of hunters led by their leader, King Matyash. Coordinates: Budapest Szent György tér 2. Entrance fee - 1400 Hungarian forints (just over 6 US dollars).

Diosgyor Fortress - the musical pride of the country

A 4-hour drive from the capital, in the city of Miskolc, is the most musical fortress in Hungary. Diosgyor is the creation of the hands of King Laois the Great, which appeared in 1364. Previously, the fortress was located outside of Miskolc, covering the eastern slopes of the Bükk Mountains, but now the structure is part of the city line. The approach to the fortress is decorated with a protected alley of wild chestnuts. The internal content of Diosgyor consists of the Museum of Medieval Weapons, galleries wax figures and a hall of archaeological monuments. main feature The fortress lies in the special acoustics of the courtyard, thanks to which it becomes a place for organizing exciting festivals, musical holidays and summer historical shows. You can get to the historical place public transport(trolleybus or tram number 1). In summer, the fortress is open from 9.00 to 18.00, and the rest of the time - until 17.00. Weekend ticket price: adults 1100 forints ($5), students, pensioners and children under 6 years old - 800 forints ($3.5). On weekdays, the price for both categories is reduced by 200 forints. Diosgyor coordinates: Miskolc, Vár u. 24.

Brunswick Castle - English style

Brunswick is the most striking neo-Gothic castle, with a large (70 hectares) English park, located in Martonvászár (30 km from Budapest).

Nowadays it houses the Agricultural Research Institute, the Beethoven Museum and the Museum of the History of Kindergartens. Famous composer visited the Brunswik family more than once and even wrote the famous “Apassionata” here, and Theresia Brunswik distinguished herself by discovering the first kindergarten in Hungary. On weekends, Brunsvik is open from 10.00 to 18.00, and on weekdays - until 16.00. Entry price is 2650 forints ($12). Address - Martonvásár, Brunszvik utca 2.

The creation was erected by the architect Jeno Bori as a sign of love for his wife, Ilona. Construction lasted 40 years, starting in 1912. The completion of the project was first prevented by the war, and then by a lack of funds. The creator sold his paintings and sculptures, and invested all the proceeds in construction, which he did until the end of his days. The castle is rich in images of his beloved wife, sculptures of the kings of Hungary and fresco decorations. In the courtyard of “Bori” there is a romantic chapel with a monument to marital love. It should be noted that Ilona outlived Jeno by 15 years, which she spent in the castle in memories of a happy family union. In 1980, the grandchildren of the romantic couple reconstructed the building. Today this place is popular among lovers and newlyweds who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of romance and the love story carried by the Bori family throughout their lives. How to get here? From Budapest 1 hour by train, and then by bus No. 32 or No. 31. “Bori” is available to tourists from 9.00 to 17.00 and is located at Székesfeheérvár, Máriavölgy út 54. Entrance fee: 800 forints (3.5 dollars) - adults and 400 forints (less than 2 dollars) - pensioners and students.

Not only Romania is famous for the habitats of Dracula; there is a similar attraction shrouded in mystery in Hungary - in the city of Visegrad. The fortress was built in the 14th century by order of the country's ruler, Karoly Robert. Later, Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg and Vlad the Impaler III (Dracula) were alternately imprisoned within the walls of the fortress. According to one legend, in the basements of the fortress, Vlad the Impaler mocked the captured animals. And another version of the story says that upon arriving in Hungary, Tepes settled down and was not in captivity in the Visegrad fortress, but under “house arrest.” Soon, Vlad Dracula, having secured the favor of the king, married his cousin, and the couple lived happily and for a long time in Solomon's tower. Be that as it may, Dracula's castle rightfully bears its name and is interesting place for many tourists. The address of the fortress is Visegrád, Fő utca 23. Gate opening hours are 9.00 - 17.00. The price of visiting is for adults - 1100 forints or 5 dollars, for children, students and pensioners - a 50% discount.

This large and rich castle in the Rococo style is located 192 km from the capital - in the city of Fertőd. Its construction in 1720 was initiated by the Esterházy family, who had a love of ostentatious luxury. It should be noted that the architect who was entrusted with the construction completed the basic residence in just 3 months. Then the castle was rebuilt, building buildings in the shape of a horseshoe. During World War II there was a hospital here. Now part of the castle is given over to a hotel, the rest of the property is divided into 4 halls - Opera theatre, Musical House, Puppet show and the so-called “Orange House”. Coordinates: Fertőd, Joseph Haydn út. The castle gates are open: spring-autumn - from 10.00 to 18.00, winter - until 16.00. Cost of visiting: adults - 2000 forints ($9); pensioners, children and students - 1000 forints ($4.5).

Gödöllo is located 30 km from Budapest - in the town of the same name and has its roots in the 18th century, when Count Grassalkovich, the then head of the Hungarian Parliament, decided to build a palace here in the Baroque style and surround it with a Catholic city. Construction lasted for a quarter of a century, then the owners of the palace changed until it ended up in the hands of the family of Emperor Franz Joseph and turned into royal residence. In this regard, changes were made - the arena, stables and other blocks were completed. However, World War II fundamentally shook the architecture of the palace, and for a long time(until 1994) it was used as a warehouse. However, after reconstruction in 2007, it came to life again and delights tourists with its splendor. Now the castle is a historical exhibition. Memorial programs, shows, and musical performances and horse shows. At the palace there is a souvenir shop and a restaurant with national cuisine. By the way, when it’s warm, weddings are often held here, so you have a chance to watch a national wedding. Address: Gödöllő, Grassalkovich-kastély. Price entrance ticket: for adults - 2200 forints, which is equal to 10 dollars, for students - half that. When it’s warm, Gödöllő Palace is open from 10.00 to 18.00, in winter - until 16.00, and from mid-January it is closed for a month for renovation.

The fortress in the city of Eger was born in the 13th century, but its current appearance comes from the 16th century. The Eger fortress became famous throughout the planet for becoming the site of a battle between the Hungarians and the Turks, and the latter were 40 times more numerous than the defenders. The confrontation lasted 33 days, in the end, the enemy army, suffering heavy losses of its fighters, retreated from the city. According to legend, the brave men were helped by “Bull’s Blood” - a local, world-famous wine that gives strength and invigorates with its rich taste. The modern Eger Fortress is no less interesting than its history - here you can explore the underground labyrinths, shoot in an archery range, have a wine tasting and take part in their bottling, visit an exhibition of instruments of torture and execution, and also mint a coin with your own hands, which the master will give you will give as a memory of the trip. Every summer, knightly tournaments are held in the fortress with real medieval performances and colorful costumes, accompanied by music, dancing, gastronomic treats and fun. As a rule, during mass spectacles, folk craft fairs are held here, so tourists can buy souvenirs and unusual things directly from the hands of their creators. Fortress address: Eger Vár 1. Opening hours vary depending on the season - the miracle fortress always opens its gates at 8 am, but closes it differently: in summer at 20.00, in spring and autumn - at 19.00, in late autumn - at 18.00, and in winter even earlier - at 17.00. The entrance price is 1800 forints or 8 dollars for adults, and 900 forints or 4 dollars for pensioners, students and children.

There is no such Hungarian palace or castle that would leave tourists indifferent. The spirit of the Middle Ages, the luxury of decoration, masterpieces of exhibitions, picturesque nature, a romantic aura and the ancient secrets of Hungarian castles - all this attracts travelers like a magnet...