Festetics Palace, Baroque palace and museum in Keszthely, Hungary.
The Festetics Palace spans three floors with 101 rooms, featuring marble staircases, ornate decorations, and detailed ceiling frescoes throughout the structure.
Construction of the palace started in 1745 under Kristóf Festetics, expanding from a ruined castle foundation into a grand residence over multiple generations.
The palace library houses 80,000 volumes, making it the largest intact aristocratic book collection in Hungary, with texts dating from the 15th century.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering guided tours through period-furnished rooms, carriage exhibits, and model railway displays.
The palace grounds include a restored 1880s Palm House containing tropical plants, surrounded by an English-style garden designed by Henry Ernest Milner.
Location: Keszthely
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Balaton Uplands Cultural Landscape
Address: Kastély utca 1. 8360
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +3683314194
Website: https://helikonkastely.hu
GPS coordinates: 46.77060,17.24170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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