Bory Castle, Castle and art museum in Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Description
Bory Castle is a castle and art museum in Székesfehérvár built by Hungarian sculptor Jenő Bory, featuring seven towers and thirty rooms distributed across multiple levels. The structure extends 30 meters from its lowest dungeon to its highest observation point and blends various architectural styles.
History
Hungarian sculptor Jenő Bory began constructing the castle in 1923 and continued working on it until 1959 without formal blueprints. He served as both architect and builder, gradually expanding the structure while realizing his artistic vision across the decades.
Culture
The castle galleries display hundreds of sculptures, paintings, and mosaics created by Bory, including portraits of his wife and representations of Hungarian historical figures. These collections reflect how one artist chose to express his vision and personal story through his living and working space.
Practical
Visitors can explore the castle and its art collections on foot, with the site open year-round from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The rooms are spread across multiple levels, so plan adequate time for a full tour and wear comfortable shoes.
Did you know?
The castle combines Scottish, Romanesque, and Gothic building elements in an unusual blend that reflects its builder's personal artistic understanding. Two symbolic centers shape the interior: the Chapel of Marital Love and the Studio Gallery, showing how Bory merged his life and art.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Székesfehérvár).
Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár
3.9 km
Pákozdi-ingókövek természetvédelmi terület
7.6 km
Statue of Aunt Kati, Székesfehérvár
4 km
Cziráky Mansion in Lovasberény
13.4 km
First Field
3.3 km
Vörösmarty Színház
3.7 km
Agárdi Gyógy- és Termálfürdő
13.2 km
Good Shepherd Church in Székesfehérvár
3.9 km
Church of the Assumption of Mary and John of Nepomuk
3.5 km
Saint Emeric Church in Székesfehérvár
3.9 km
Pákozd Military Memorial Park
9.7 km
St. Stephen's Mausoleum
3.7 km
Saint Anne chapel
3.6 km
Géza Gárdonyi Memorial House in Gárdony
13.2 km
Zone de protection paysagère du Sárrét
11.5 km
King St. Stephen Museum
3.8 km
Székesfehérvár Town Hall
3.8 km
Serbian Orthodox church in Székesfehérvár
4.4 km
Sacred Heart Church, Székesfehérvár
3.2 km
Velence and Dinnyés Nature Conservation Area
8.3 km
Black Eagle Pharmacy, Székesfehérvár
3.8 km
Kapelo Sankta Donato (Székesfehérvár)
1.5 km
Pákozdvár Cave
10.3 km
Velencei madárrezervátum
8 km
Kalvinana preĝejo (Székesfehérvár)
4 km
Lutheran Church, Székesfehérvár
3.5 km
Püspökkút Memorial Column, Székesfehérvár
4 km
Deák Collection - Municipal Gallery (Székesfehérvár)
3.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes