Hauszmann–Gschwindt Mansion, Velence, Heritage château in Velence, Hungary
The Hauszmann-Gschwindt Mansion is a single-storey neo-baroque monument in Velence, rebuilt in 1927–28 by Pogány Móric and Tőry Emil following the Grassalkovich palace model. Its entrance hall keeps a neo-baroque fireplace and stuccoed ceiling, a carved wooden staircase leads to the upper level, and the ceremonial hall has stucco work and an original majolica stove.
The Meszleny family built the estate's core in the 18th century; Ferenc Meszleny gave the main facade a neoclassical form. In 1848 the Hungarian army used the house as headquarters during the Battle of Pákozd. Alajos Hauszmann bought it in 1910 and kept its facades, and in 1927–28 the Gschwindt family had it rebuilt in neo-baroque style to plans by Móric Pogány and Emil Tőry.
The mansion's name links two owners: architect Alajos Hauszmann, who bought it in 1910, and the Gschwindt family, who had it rebuilt in neo-baroque style in 1927–28. In 1934 several scenes of the Hungarian film Az új rokon were shot in the park and on the terrace, with Zita Perczel and Ferenc Delly in the lead roles.
The mansion is located near Velence's lake area and is currently part of a private resort zone with restricted visitor access. It is advisable to check exact opening conditions in advance before planning a visit.
In 1934, scenes from the Hungarian film Az új rokon were shot in the mansion's park and on its terrace, with Zita Perczel and Ferenc Delly in the lead roles and Béla Gaál directing. The Budapesti Hírlap of 26 June 1934 reported on the last day of filming.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,850 contributors worldwide.