Sights and landmarks in Kőszeg

Sights and landmarks in Kőszeg

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   Albrechtinum

   Albrechtinum, ma lakóház

   Former poor house. Built in the 18th century, remodelled in 1859, in eclectic style. Now dwelling house.

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   Archives

   Arcaded house, Vas Megyei Levéltár Kőszeg

   http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=9074 Built in 1774 This is the Town Archives since 1971. It used to be the Ball House. Official site

   Mon Tue Thu 08:00-15:45, Fri 08:00-13:00

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   Baroque House

   Barokk lakóház

   Built in Baroque, in the middle of 18th century. Here was former the northern town bridge. Some remains of the Barbican defense works can be seen in the basement.

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   Baroque Müller House

   A korábbi Müller ház

   A monument. Built in Baroque style in the end of 17th century extended in the 18th century, and in the 1800s its facade was restored in the Classicist style.

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   Bartha Cottage

   Bartha Villa

   This building part of the 'Explore notable people in Kőszeg' tour. Bartha was a Kossuth-prized painter, scenic designer, book illustrator.

   Only from outside

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   Benedictine monastic quarters

   Bencés rendház

   This house and the adjacent secondary school were the largest buildings in the inner town. It was built as a Jesuit monastery, in 1677-1681, in early Baroque style, according to the Italian Pietro Orsolini’s plans. More about the secondary school

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   Black Saracen Pharmacy Museum

   Fekete Szerecsen Patikamúzeum

   Same building with Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum. Permanent exhibit: Küttel' history of family and house. The Black Saracen Pharmacy worked here since 1665. Matthias Herpius found this pharmacy. Built in the early Baroque style in the early 17th century. Substantially rebuilt in classicist style in the beginning of the 19th century. Slightly modified, extended towards the yard at the end of the 19th century in eclectic style.

   On prior notice·For adults/for students 600/300

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   Bunker of Szálasi

   Szálasi Bunker

   Shelter of Hungarian Arrow Party Leader. Built between Nov 1944 and Jan 1945.

   Open now · open 24 hours

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   Chernel Garden

   Bechtold István Természetvédelmi Látogatóközpont Chernel-kert, Arborétum, Múzeum

   Permanent exhibitions: The bird life; Natural values ​​of the Kőszeg Mountains; Works of István Chernel, István Bechtold and Ernő Horvath scientists. Also here: collection of Protected plants (nature trail); Bird Protection model farm (demonstration with predator birds); Chernel Garden (Arboretum); Bird knowledge game (experience trail). And an Open-air nature historical exhibition. +email= [email protected] More in Hungarian

   May-Oct: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Nov-Apr: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00·Adult Ft 850, reduced Ft 450-650

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    Chernel Palace

    Chernel Palota

    Baroque. Built in 1766. Decorated arches on the second floor.

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    City Hall with a Memorial of Statehood

    Városháza az államalapítás 1100 éves évfordulós emlékművével

    The present form got around 1820. The frescoes on the façade were painted in 1712, some of which were renewed in 1884. - Inner garden with a sculpture made by Tornay Endre András. The Heroes’ Tower or Heroes’ Gate was built in 1932 in eclectic style

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    Education Centre of the Dominican Sisters

    Domonkos Iskola

    Dominican nuns established in 1868. It was an elementary school for girls. Rebuilt in 1929. Since 1995 it is the Zsuzsanna Kossuth religious primary school.

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    Forestry Museum of Stajer-house

    Stájer ház Erdészeti Múzeum

    Operated by the Forest School of the Forestry of Szombathely. The building is in the western part of the Kőszegi Protected Landscape Area. Permanent exhibition: The Sylviculture and Games of the Mountains of Kőszeg, [email protected]

    May-Sep: Thu 10:00-16:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00; Oct: Sat Sun 10:00-16:00·For adults/students Ft 210/110

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    Forintos bastion

    Forintos bástya

    It is part of the Jurisics Castle. Outside the town-walls stands the Forintos-bastion. Made in the 16th century.

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    Former Dominican cloister and church

    Korábbi Domonkos apáca zárda és temploma

    Now the Kossuth Zsuzsa elementary school. The Dominican church (Queen of the Rosary) built in late romantic style, 1868. Later expanding around 1930 in neo eclectic style.

    Masses Wed Sat 18:00

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    Former Dreiszker’s Sanatorium

    Szanatorium

    It is now an Old People’s Home. It was built in eclectic style in 1894.

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    Former Palace of Justice of Transdanubian District

    Berthoni house, Dunántúli Kerületi Tábla Bíroság

    This is a monument building. Built in 1724,in Baroque style. Remodeled in modern style.

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    Former Sigray family palace

    Sigray Palota

    Built in 1700s. From the 1810s housed the offices of judiciary. See more in 'do' chapter

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    General House, Tower of Heroes

    Tábornokház, Hősök Tornya, Jurisics Miklós Múzeum

    About museum: Crafts and guilds permanent exhibition. About building: It was the house the generals of any garrison used to stay when visiting Kőszeg. Built in Renaissance style, the end of the 16th century

    Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00·Adults (up to 62 years old) Ft 600, 62-70 years Ft 300

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    Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum

    Arany Egyszarvú Patikamúzeum

    First here was an Inn, the 'Golden Angel' (Arany Angyal vendéglő). Later remodelled, at the end of the 18th century, to a Jesuit pharmacy. After in the 20th century this restored building has been designed to a pharmacy museum. Exhibits include items from 17th-18th century, brought from different pharmacies of Vas county.

    By appointment·Ft 600/300

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    Hosztody House

    Hosztody-ház

    The building was home of the colonel of the cavalry stationing in the town in 17-18th centuries. This is a monument building.

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    Institute for Social and European Studies

    Társadalomtudományok és Európa-tanulmányok Intézete

    First Szvetics- and later Sigray House. Listed building. Renaissance, 17th-century origin. Rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque. The rooms on the second floor are stucco decorated.

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    Jewish Cemetery

    Zsidótemető

    The local Jewish community ceased in 1951. A part of the public cemetery

    April-mid Nov: daily 07:00-20:00, mid Nov-Mar: daily 07:00-17:00

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    Jurisich Miklós High School

    Jurisich Miklós Gimnázium

    Benedictine boys' school. Made in 1908. Since 1944 German High Command headquarters, then became a military hospital. In 1948 it was nationalised. Official site.

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    Jurisics Castle

    Jurisics Vár

    This monument contains both Gothic, Renaissance elements. Built in 13th-14th centuries. Adapted for the Baroque style in the 18th century. The Renaissance painting and sgraffito by windows and the north wing decorative Gothic painting are worth seeing.

    Adult Ft 1200, discounted (18>, 60<, disabled) Ft 800, Free: under 3 years, Family ticket: 3200

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    Kelcz-Adelffy Orphanage

    Kelcz-Adelffy Árvaház

    A monument building. Founded Jesuits in 1749, reconstructed in 1781. Since 1930 it was the Teachers’ Training College. Now it is empty.

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    Lauringer House with a trade sign

    Lauringer ház cégtáblával

    Built in Eclectic style in 1900s. Now here is Savaria Travel Agency on the ground floor.

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    Lutheran Church

    Evangélikus Templom

    Built in Baroque style in 1783. The church form is rectangular. An ornate plastered building with simple gable roof.

    Summer masses at 09:00

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    Lutheran Secondary School

    Evangélikus Szakközépiskola

    Dwelling house and wedding hall, former evangelical school, built in late Renaissance style, in 16-17th centuries.

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    Lutheran Upper School for Girls

    Evangélikus-felső leányiskola, Konventház

    It was unveiled in 1899, according to Ludwig Schöne’s plans. It was maintained by the Transdanubian Diocese. A monument.

    Only from outside

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    Maria column

    Mária oszlop

    This sandstone statue was erected in 1739 as one of the local symbols of the cult of the Virgin Mary supported by the Counter-Reformation. Removed in 1912. Then altered and erected again in 1977.

    Open now · open 24 hours·Free

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    Marzipan Tale World and Aerial Photos

    Főnix-Ház - Szamos Marcipán Múzeum

    A Marzipan Tale gallery. You can see (and buy) here Thumbelina, the ant and the grasshopper, the lamb of the golden fleece, Mattie, the Goose-boy, the Sleeping Beauty. 'Castles Landscapes Wines' exhibition can be seen in the cellar (four rooms). Aerial Photos and 3D images of 70 Hungarian castle photographed by János Laszlo and Tamás Vigvári. Linked to these many wine regions and wines of Hungary. Ft 200 deposit fee for renting a 3D glasses.

    Daily 09:00-18:00·Adults/children (between 3-14 years) and pensioners Ft 400/300

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    Molczer Tower

    Screw-, Clock-, Spiral-, Gypsy-, Prison- Tower, Csigás-, Czigány-, Börtön torony

    Protection work of the former city wall. Built in 1529. A monument

    Only from outside

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    MÁV Boarding School

    MÁV Gyermekotthon

    Here is the former railway workers’ orphanage, which now houses the MÁV boarding school

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    National Oskola

    Nemzeti Oskola

    The school building was completed in 1842. This was a Sunday school, an art school, and a music school. A monument

    Only from outside

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    National School for Children with Special Needs

    Dr. Nagy László EGYMI

    Since 1856 a military boarding school was here. 1945-1956 Soviet Military Hospital. The Special school established in 1958. Some to 'Do' option see down.

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    Nádasdy Tallián House with the Corner Tower

    Nádasdy-Tallián-ház, Sarkos bástya, városfal

    The Corner Tower (1592) was part of the medieval City Wall. Now here are a School of Music, offices, apartments

    Only from outside

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    Post Museum of Kőszeg

    Kőszegi Postamúzeum

    Permanent exhibitions: the Post History of Kőszeg; Postmen from around the World on Stamps; Post Carriages on European Post Roads; From the History of Letter Censorship.

    April-October: Wed 14:00-18:00, Thu Fri 14:00-20:00, Sat 11:00-18:00, Sun 11:00-16:00. Groups on prior notice accept any time.·Ticket for adults/groups up to 20/students Ft 750/7500/375

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    Reformed Church

    Református templom

    György Csete architect works. Consecrated in August 1996. This is an organic-style church.

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    Roman Catholic Church of St. James

    Római Katolikus Szent Jakab Templom

    This church, with Gothic and Baroque elements, built around 1400s. Inside there are three main frescos, of St. Christopher, the Mantled (or Robed) Mary, and the Three Magi. The Madonna statue standing on the main altar is from the 15th-16th century. In the crypt, local nobles and aristocratic families were buried since 16th century. More in Hungarian

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