Budmerice Manor house

Budmerice Manor house is an eclectic building featuring a prominent clock tower, multiple decorative turrets, and skylights drawing inspiration from French Renaissance design. The structure blends various architectural styles into a single cohesive composition.

Count Jan Palffy commissioned construction of this eclectic manor in 1889, incorporating medieval Gothic elements into its design. The project reflected the tastes and ambitions of the aristocratic class at the end of the 19th century.

From the 1950s until 2011, the manor served as the residence of the House of Slovak Writers, where authors gathered and worked within its rooms. The spaces still carry traces of this literary past in their character and layout.

The manor can be explored during guided tours that lead through its various rooms and tell the story of the place. The best time to visit is during warmer months, when the surrounding gardens also look their finest.

Within the grounds sits a chapel dedicated to the Lady of Lourdes, creating a private space for quiet reflection. The chapel reflects the religious devotion of the original family who built the estate.

Location: Budmerice

Inception: 1889

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

Part of: Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum Červený Kameň v Častej

GPS coordinates: 48.36322,17.39612

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07