Hungary bori. Castle of Eternal Love

The majestic building in Buda, flaunting on the top of the mountain, is visible from virtually anywhere in Budapest. Rarely does a tourist who comes to the capital ignore an excursion to this legendary place. The Royal Palace originally (in the XIII century) consisted of three fortresses, but the Tatar-Mongol and Turkish invasions made their own 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 severely damaged the interior and 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 technology. Now this place is the pride of the Hungarians and a pilgrimage point for many history-loving tourists. It houses the National Gallery of the country, the Museum of the History of Budapest, the Central Library. Széchenyi, as well as the Museum of Modern Art. The outer territory of the Palace is no less meaningful than the inner one - outside you can see the famous huge sculpture of the Turul bird, the equestrian statue of E. Savoy, the tower of St. Stephen, a bronze fountain in the form of a group of hunters led by the leader - King Matyash. Coordinates: Budapest Szent György tér 2. Entrance fee - 1400 Hungarian forints (a little over 6 US dollars).

Diosgyor Fortress - the country's musical pride

The most musical fortress in Hungary is located in the city of Miskolc 4 hours drive from the capital. Diosgyor is the creation of the hands of King Laoish the Great, which appeared in 1364. Previously, the fortress was located outside Miskolc, covering the eastern slopes of the Bükk Mountains, but now the building is part of the city line. The approach to the fortress is decorated with a reserved alley of wild chestnuts. The internal content of Diosgyor consists of the Museum of Medieval Weapons, galleries of wax figures and a hall of archaeological remains. The main feature of the fortress lies in the special acoustics of the courtyard, thanks to which it becomes a place for organizing exciting festivals, musical festivals and summer historical shows. You can get to the historical place by 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, seniors and children under 6 - 800 forints (3.5 dollars). On weekdays, the cost for both categories is reduced by 200 HUF. 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 Martonvasar (30 km from Budapest).

Now it houses the Agricultural Research Institute, the Beethoven Museum and the Museum of the History of Kindergartens. The famous composer visited the Brunsvik family more than once and even wrote the famous "Apassionata" here, and Theresia Brunsvik distinguished herself by opening the first kindergarten in Hungary. On weekends, Brunswick is open from 10.00 to 18.00, and on weekdays until 16.00. Entrance fee is 2650 forints (12 dollars). 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 end of the project was first prevented by the war, and then by the lack of funds. The creator sold his paintings and sculptures, and invested all the proceeds in construction, which he was engaged in until the end of his days. The castle is rich in images of the beloved wife, sculptures of Hungarian kings and fresco decorations. In the courtyard "Bori" there is a romantic chapel with a monument to conjugal love. It should be noted that Ilona survived Jeno for 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 with lovers and newlyweds who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of romance and a love story carried by the Bori family throughout their lives. How to get here? From Budapest 1 hour by train, and then by bus number 32 or number 31. "Bori" is available for tourists from 9.00 to 17.00 and is located at: Székesfeheérvár, Máriavölgy út 54. Entrance fee: 800 forints ($ 3.5) - adults and 400 forints (less than $ 2) - seniors and students.

Not only Romania is famous for Dracula's habitats, there is a similar attraction shrouded in secrets in Hungary - in the city of Vysehrad. The fortress was built in the XIV century by the order of the ruler of the country, Robert Karoi. Later, within the walls of the fortress, the Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg and Vlad the Impaler III (Dracula) were alternately imprisoned. According to one of the legends, in the basements of the fortress, Vlad the Kolosazhatel mocked the captured animals. And another version of the story says that after arriving in Hungary, Tepes settled down and was not in captivity in the Visegrad fortress, but under “house arrest”. Soon Vlad Dracula, having enlisted 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 bears its name by right and is an interesting place for many tourists. The address of the fortress is Visegrád, Fő utca 23. Opening hours of the gates - 9.00 - 17.00. The price of admission - for adults - 1100 forints or $ 5, for children, students and seniors - a 50% discount.

This large and rich rococo castle is located 192 km from the capital - in the city of Fertöd. Its construction in 1720 was initiated by the Esterhazy family, who have a love of defiant luxury. It should be noted that the architect, who was entrusted with the construction, erected the base residence in just 3 months. The castle was then rebuilt with horseshoe-shaped buildings. During World War II, a hospital was located here. Now part of the castle is given over to a hotel, while the rest of the property is divided into 4 halls - the Opera House, the Musical House, the Puppet Theater 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 admission: adults - 2000 forints ($ 9); retirees, children and students - 1000 forints ($ 4.5).

Gödöllö is located at a distance of 30 km from Budapest - in the town of the same name and has its roots in the 18th century, when Count Grasshalkovic, the then head of the Hungarian Parliament, decided to build a baroque palace here and surround it with a Catholic city. The construction lasted for a quarter of a century, then the owners of the palace changed until it fell into the hands of the family of Emperor Franz Joseph and turned into a 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 the reconstruction in 2007, it came to life again and pleases tourists with its splendor. Now the castle is a historical exposition. Memorial programs, shows, musical performances and horse shows are often held here. There is a souvenir shop and a restaurant with national cuisine at the palace. 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. Entrance fee: for adults - 2200 forints, which is equal to 10 dollars, for students - half as much. When it's warm - Gödöllö Palace is open from 10.00 to 18.00, in winter - until 16.00, and from mid-January it closes 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 all over the planet for the fact that it became the site of the battle between the Hungarians and the Turks, and the latter were 40 times more than the defenders. The confrontation lasted 33 days, in the end, the enemy army, suffering heavy losses of its soldiers, 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 underground labyrinths, shoot in an archery shooting range, conduct wine tasting and take part in their bottling, visit an exposition of instruments of torture and execution, as well as mint a coin with your own hands, which the master will give you will give in memory of the trip. Every summer, knights' tournaments are held in the fortress with real medieval performances and colorful costumes, accompanied by music, dancing, gastronomic treats and fun. As a rule, folk craft fairs are held here during mass performances, 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 opens its gates invariably at 8 am, but closes in different ways: in summer at 20.00, in spring and autumn - at 19.00, in late autumn - at 18.00, and even earlier in winter - at 17.00. The entrance fee is 1800 forints or $ 8 for adults, and 900 forints or $ 4 for seniors, students and children.

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

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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 the title role of a Soviet radio operator. Alba Regia is the old main city of the Hungarians, where at the end of the 10th century, the courtyard of the chief leader, Prince Geza, the grandson of Arpad, who led 7 Hungarian tribes to the Carpathian basin at the end of the 9th century, was located. Later, the son of Geza, King Istvan, made Alba Regia the place of coronation and burial of Hungarian kings. Now this city, 60 km from Budapest, is called Szekesfehervar.

Its current center was formed in the 18th century and shines with Baroque architectural monuments. Walking through the winding streets and small squares of Szekesfehervar is a pleasure. 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 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 Yeno Bori decided to build a castle for his young, charming wife in the vicinity of Szekesfehervar, around a small house, which he acquired in 1912. But the First World War delayed the implementation of this plan for ten years. Yeno Bori had to put on a military uniform and go to Serbia dug by trenches. Fortunately, the service at the front was not long: the Architect was transferred to Sarajevo, where he had to carry out a number of monumental projects commissioned by the imperial family. After the war in 1923, he was finally able to start fulfilling his dream. Construction progressed slowly. Working only on weekends, doing almost everything with his own hands, Yenyo Bori until the end of his days created this monument of eternal love. Numerous images of Ilona Bori, the architect's wife, 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 a testament to the architect's love for his homeland, for its history and culture. In the garden, on the terraces and under the arcades of the castle, the artist's studio displays over 500 works of art by Bori himself, his wife and daughter.

Walking through the castle, the visitor seems to pass through historical epochs, touching their symbols, with heroes who identify their glorious pages, with artists and thinkers who have preserved their history for us.

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 gravestones of Turkish soldiers who trampled the land of Hungary for 150 years, there is a monument to a Soviet soldier who corrected artillery fire from one of the castle towers and who fell for the liberation of foreign land. On the chateau's terraces, there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who defined the European face of Budapest and who glorified Hungarian culture. The walls are decorated with frescoes that reflect the essence of various ideologies, scenes of heated battles, 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 Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, tell the story of the glorious and tragic moments of Hungarian history. From the sub-cloud height of the castle's towers, a soothing panorama of the surroundings opens up.

The time spent in the romantic walls of this castle allows us to shake off the bustle of worldly everyday life, worries and grief. Its atmosphere of love for one's neighbor makes the soul cleanse, making it more susceptible to high impulses characteristic of every normal person who has lived this crazy twentieth century.

Eduard Surovtsev
Budapest guide

Olga Stepanova

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To visit Hungary and not look at least a couple of castles is a real crime! A significant and very striking part of the architecture (and, of course, history) of Hungary is castles and fortresses, the walls of which are a silent reminder of the battles, warriors, state secrets and love stories of the country.

The abundance of ancient fortresses in Hungary is amazing - more than a thousand, 800 of which are architectural monuments.

Choose the ones that you must definitely look into with us!

It is impossible to pass by such a sight!

The castle is only a little over a hundred years old, and it is part of an exhibition created for the 1000th anniversary of the country in 1896. A park with exotic trees appeared here only at the end of the 18th century, at the same time canals were laid and swamps were drained, which King Matthias I Hunyadi previously liked to hunt.

In the modern park you will find artificial lakes for boat rides, a small chapel, Renaissance and Gothic courtyards, an exquisite palace, an Italian palazzo and much more. Every tourist considers it his duty to touch the pen in the hand of the statue of Anonymous in order to get for himself a drop of the genius and wisdom of the legendary chronicler.

Don't forget to stop by the Agricultural Museum and sample some Hungarian wine.

And in the evening you can enjoy the magic of music right on the territory of the castle - concerts and festivals are often held here.

Vysehrad - Dracula's castle

Yes, yes - the famous Dracula also lived here, not only in Romania.

The fortress was built in the distant 14th century. Vlad Tepes the 3rd, better known as Dracula, according to legend, was her prisoner. However, after the king's forgiveness, "bloody" Vlad married his cousin and settled in Solomon's tower.

Dracula's castle has gone through difficult times - residents have hardly seen a quiet life. The list of stories of the fortress includes not only sieges and invasions of enemies, but also the theft of the Hungarian crown.

Founded by the Romans and erected after the invasion of the Tatars, today Dracula's castle is a place adored by tourists.

In addition to viewing the architecture, you can watch a theatrical performance with the participation of soldiers of the "Middle Ages", buy souvenirs at an exhibition of artisans, take part in competitions and have a delicious meal in one of the local restaurants (of course, according to medieval recipes!).

This place with a fantastically beautiful park (the trees are more than 3 centuries old!) Is located not far from the Kehidakushtani resort.

The castle from the middle of the 17th century belonged to a noble family and was reconstructed more than once. Today, it houses a museum of the Counts Battyani family, with 1800-century-style numbers, Queen Sisi's shoes, and even an exhibition for blind tourists who are allowed to touch the exhibits with their hands.

Another part of the castle is a hotel where you can have a good rest, and then play billiards or volleyball, ride a horse, go fishing and even fly in a hot air balloon.

One night here will empty your wallet by at least 60 euros.

The legendary place of eternal love. Of course, with its own amazing history.

This architectural masterpiece was created by Yeno Bori for his beloved wife Ilona (artist). Laying the first stone in 1912, the architect built it for 40 years, until the war broke out. After Jeno had to sell his sculptures and paintings in order to continue the construction, which he was doing until his death in 59 AD.

His wife survived him by 15 years. Their grandchildren were already engaged in the reconstruction of the building in the 80s.

This triumph of architectural fantasy in the Art Nouveau style is located right in the center of Budapest.

The history of the palace began in 1880, when Thomas Gresham (approx. - the founder of the Royal Exchange) bought a huge residential building here. The palace grew up in 1907, immediately standing out from the mosaic panels, bright figures, flowing floral ornaments and wrought iron among the traditional buildings of the center.

After World War II, the palace, badly damaged by the bombs, was privatized by the government as apartments for American diplomats / workers, after which it was transferred to the American library, and in the 70s it was simply given to communal apartments.

Today, the Gresham Palace, run by the Canadian center, is a fantastic hotel from the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The city of Keszthely, the most famous on the shores of Lake Balaton, is famous for the Festetics castle, which once belonged to a noble noble family.

It was created on the model of the luxurious mansions of France in the 17th century. Here you can see Hungarian weapons of various eras (individual copies are more than a thousand years old!), A valuable library with unique engravings, with the first printed books and even notes signed by Haydn and Goldmark, fantastically beautiful interior decoration of the palace, etc.

A ticket to the castle costs 3500 Hungarian HUF.

You will find it just 30 km from Budapest.

Rebuilt in the Baroque style, the palace has changed throughout its existence.

Today, it houses the neo-Gothic Memorial Museum of Beethoven (a close friend of the Brunswick family, who composed his Moonlight Sonata in the castle) and the Museum of the History of Kindergartens (note - the owner of the castle fought for children's rights all her life), concerts are often held and themed films.

In the park of the castle, which occupies over 70 hectares, there are rare tree species - more than three hundred species!

It is also called the Versailles of Hungary for its amazing splendor, serious scale and luxury of decoration.

Located a 2-hour drive from Budapest (approx. - in Fertede), the palace "began" with a hunting mansion in 1720. After that, having considerably expanded, the castle was overgrown with many decorations, a park with fountains, theaters, an entertainment house and even a small church, turning into an expensive and truly luxurious palace from the hand of its owner, Prince Miklos II.

Famous for his active support of artists (note - for example, Haydn lived with the Esterhazy family for more than 30 years), Miklos organized feasts and masquerades every day, turning life into an eternal holiday.

Today, the Esterhazy Palace is an amazingly beautiful Baroque museum and a wonderful hotel.

Located in the city of the same name, this "building" in the Baroque style appeared in the 18th century.

In the course of construction, which stretched for 25 years, the owners of the palace changed several times until the moment when it completely passed into the hands of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Today, the castle, restored in 2007 after the aftermath of the Second World War, pleases tourists with its decoration and historical exposition, as well as modern entertainment - equestrian and musical shows and performances, memorial programs, etc.

Here you can buy souvenirs and taste national dishes, as well as look into a photo laboratory.

Originating in the 13th century in the city of the same name, the fortress acquired its modern look only in the 16th century.

Most of all, it became famous for the confrontation between the Turks and the Hungarians (note - the first ones outnumbered the defenders by more than 40 times), which lasted 33 days until the enemy retreated. According to legends, the Hungarians won thanks to the famous invigorating wine called "bull's blood".

A modern fortress is an opportunity to feel like a medieval archer in a shooting gallery, help the staff of the fortress museum to bottle wine (and at the same time taste it), explore the underground labyrinths and the execution exposition, and even mint a coin for yourself with your own hands.

Do not forget to buy some souvenirs, visit the knights' tournament and relax gastronomically.

This fortress owes its name to the aristocrats who created it in 1162.

The modern castle grew out of a simple wooden structure and today is a chic hotel that seduces travelers around the world with its sophisticated antiquity.

At the service of tourists - 19 comfortable rooms and even count's apartments filled with antique furniture, Persian carpets and tapestries, a hunting hall with "trophies" from the surrounding forests, a Baroque chapel with an icon of the Virgin Mary and wine from local bins for dinner.

In summer, you can drop in to a jazz concert, dine at a gourmet restaurant, visit the pool of the balneological resort for free, and even hold a wedding.

And in a huge forest park - ride a bike among plane trees with magnolias and go fishing.

This castle is considered the historical heart of the country. It can be seen from anywhere in Budapest, and no one can ignore the excursion to this famous place.

Consisting of 3 fortresses, the 13th century castle was repeatedly revived after the Turkish and Tatar invasions, and after the fire of the 2nd World War it was restored with great care.

Today, transformed and refurbished according to new technologies, the castle is a real pride of residents and a place of pilgrimage for travelers.

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Bori castle. Its silhouette harmoniously combines various architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and the walls, columns, domes and even sculptures, richly decorating 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, architect and sculptor Jeno Bory decided to build a castle for his young, charming wife in the vicinity of Szekesfehervar, around a small house, which he acquired in 1912.

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

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

Numerous images of Ilona Bori, the architect's wife, 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 a testament to the architect's love for his homeland, for its history and culture. In the garden, on the terraces and under the arcades of the castle, the artist's studio displays over 500 works of art by Bori himself, his wife and daughter.

Walking through the castle, the visitor seems to pass through historical epochs, touching their symbols, with heroes who identify their glorious pages, with artists and thinkers who have preserved their history for us.

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 gravestones of Turkish soldiers who trampled the land of Hungary for 150 years, there is a monument to a Soviet soldier who corrected artillery fire from one of the castle towers and who fell for the liberation of foreign land.

On the chateau's terraces, there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who defined the European face of Budapest and who glorified Hungarian culture.

The walls are decorated with frescoes that reflect the essence of various ideologies, scenes of heated battles, 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 Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, tell the story of the glorious and tragic moments of Hungarian history.

A soothing panorama of the surroundings opens up from the sub-cloud height of the castle's towers. The time spent in the romantic walls of this castle allows us to shake off the bustle of worldly everyday life, worries and grief.

The castle turned out to be the way Bori imagined it. Galleries and arches, entwined with flowers, fabulous turrets with bright stained-glass windows in round windows and decorated railings of narrow stairs. Sculptures of strange creatures that mysteriously smile from niches hidden in the green of grapes ... Yenyo Bori continued the construction of the castle until his death in 1959.

Ilona died at 89, having outlived her husband for 15 years.

But the life of both of them is still in this castle. Within the walls folded by Yene Bori's hands 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 the newlyweds who come here - in search of a beautiful background for wedding photos? or a fairy tale that once a loving man managed to make a reality for his beloved? ...

Szekesfehervar. The city of kings, their residence and place of coronation, the tomb of the Hungarian rulers. And for us, first of all, it is difficult to remember the name Szekesfehervar. The reason to look here on the way from Miskolc to Heviz, was an intriguing place - Bori Castle

The family of the architect

With beloved Ilona

Can one person build a castle with his own hands? A reasonable answer would be a firm no. But it turns out that there are no barriers for an ardently and sincerely loving man. Borivar Castle is a worthy confirmation of this. At the first glance at him it seems that he came to the present 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.

The inhabitants of the city at first openly laughed at the strange neighbor, but soon the ridicule was replaced by boundless respect. He became the only person in the world to build a house of this magnitude alone. And all for the sake of his only, beloved wife Ilona

Jeno Bori - Hungarian architect and sculptor, teacher, professor, rector of the Hungarian Royal School of Painting (now the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (1943-1945).

Column Bori in Szekesfehervar

Between 1906-1944 he created more than 185 works of sculpture, mainly in Szekesfehervar and Budapest. Participated in collective exhibitions. He has received several national and international awards.

The pinnacle of J. Bori's creativity is considered to be the castle in Szekesfehervar, which he built, which is called the castle of eternal love, since Jeno Bori dedicated this creation to his beloved wife Ilona. The construction of the castle lasted for 40 years, from 1912 to 1959 (with a break during the First World War). The construction was carried out personally by J. Bori himself with several assistants.

Bori Castle is the only of the architectural landmarks of the city of Szekesfehervar, created in the XX century. The building is designed in an eclectic style, but at the same time harmonious. It is located in the north-east of the city, away from the city center.

Bori castle. Its silhouette harmoniously combines various architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and the walls, columns, domes and even sculptures, richly decorating 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, architect and sculptor Jeno Bory decided to build a castle for his young, charming wife in the vicinity of Szekesfehervar, around a small house, which he acquired in 1912.

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

The castle is a truly grandiose and majestic structure, which harmoniously combines a variety of architectural styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance

On its territory, more than 500 various works are stored, created both by Yeno Bori himself and by his wife and daughter Klara, and most of them are images of Ilona, ​​created by her husband's hand and decorating every room, every courtyard of Bori Vara.

Numerous images of Ilona Bori, the architect's wife, 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.

The chapel has become a real temple of Love and the heart of the Bori Var castle, the center of which is a sculptural composition: Ilona in the image of the Madonna stands with her head half-bowed, and an angel nestles at her feet, in which Jeno has captured himself. The wall behind the sculpture depicts the beauties of the past, yellow with envy, among which there are easily recognizable images of La Gioconda Leonardo da Vinci, Fornarina Raphael, Saskia Rembrandt and Elena Fourmen Rubens.

An inscription is inscribed above the entrance to the inner premises: “Love is God. God is Love ”, and next to it there are two niches with busts of Jeno and Ilona. He looks at his wife with love, and she, as usual, lowered her eyes, and the same mysterious half-smile plays on her lips.

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

Walking through the castle, the visitor seems to pass through historical epochs, touching their symbols, with heroes who identify their glorious pages, with artists and thinkers who have preserved their history for us.

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 gravestones of Turkish soldiers who trampled the land of Hungary for 150 years, there is a monument to a Soviet soldier who corrected artillery fire from one of the castle towers and who fell for the liberation of foreign land.

On the chateau's terraces, there are busts of famous Hungarian architects, painters and sculptors who defined the European face of Budapest and who glorified Hungarian culture.

The walls are decorated with frescoes that reflect the essence of various ideologies, scenes of heated battles, 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 Hungarian kings, lined up along the perimeter of the fortress walls, tell the story of the glorious and tragic moments of Hungarian history.

A soothing panorama of the surroundings opens up from the sub-cloud height of the castle's towers. The time spent in the romantic walls of this castle allows us to shake off the bustle of worldly everyday life, worries and grief.

The castle turned out to be the way Bori imagined it. Galleries and arches, entwined with flowers, fabulous turrets with bright stained-glass windows in round windows and decorated railings of narrow stairs. Sculptures of strange creatures that mysteriously smile from niches hidden in the green grapes ... Yenyo Bori continued the construction of the castle until his death in 1959.

Ilona died at 89 ... But the life of both of them is still in this castle. Within the walls folded by Yene Bori's hands 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 the newlyweds who come here - in search of a beautiful background for wedding photos? or a fairy tale that once a loving man managed to make a reality for his beloved? ...

The reconstruction of the castle, which fell into decay in 1980, was started by the seven grandchildren of J. Bori. They founded a foundation and, with the help of various subsidies, were able to restore the castle to virtually its original state.

Its atmosphere of love for one's neighbor makes the soul cleanse, making it more susceptible to high impulses characteristic of every normal person who has lived this crazy twentieth century.

Here is the aforementioned twin tower, standing somewhat separately, and then connected by an arched passage to the castle. Under it you can go into a small, ivy-covered courtyard. People are taking pictures of each other under the hanging sword and the cast-in bas-relief of the arch. Only God is great, says the inscription on it.

Ilona lived for 89 years, having outlived Yenya for 15 years. But their whole life was preserved in this castle. In the walls, in the portraits of Ilona, ​​in the flowers, which are now being looked after by the grandchildren of Ilona and Ene. The fairy tale that a loving man was able to translate into reality for his beloved has been preserved throughout

P. Szabó Ernő: A várépítő szobrász, Bory Jenő későn született albumáról, Árgus, 2002/5.

Prohászka László: Bory Jenő Prohászka-érmei, Árgus, 2003/03.

Some photos: zhelvetro.blogspot.ru, budapest-hu.ru