Sándor-Metternich Mansion, 19th-century mansion in Bajna, Hungary.
The Sándor-Metternich Mansion is a classicist building with forty-nine rooms decorated in sky blue and white, featuring designs inspired by Etruscan and Pompeian styles throughout. Each space displays ornamental details that reflect the artistic vision applied during its completion.
The Sándor family acquired the property in 1696 as a hunting lodge and commissioned transformations completed in 1776. Under Count Menyhért Sándor's direction, the original structure became a classicist manor house.
The rooms contain paintings of family members and reflect aristocratic taste through ornate details visible in every space. These choices show how the residents wanted to display their status and heritage.
The mansion can be visited through organized guided tours that show the rooms and their details. Visitors should check conditions in advance, as access may be limited to certain times or require prior arrangement.
Architect József Hild redesigned the estate based on Count Móric Sándor's distinguished horsemanship and personal vision for the property. This makes the building an unusual reflection of one resident's skills and interests in its physical form.
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