The Károlyi Palace, also referred to as Károlyi Castle, is a 19th-century architectural masterpiece showcasing Classicist and Eclectic styles. Situated in the village of Fehérvárcsurgó within Hungary’s Fejér County, this complex was commissioned by György Károlyi of the esteemed Károlyi noble family. The design is credited to architects Henrich Koch and Miklós Ybl.
This single-story Classicist structure features a central avant-corps, a tympanum, and encompasses 20 rooms, a chapel, a library, a conference hall, and a restaurant. A notable 30-meter-high tower adorns one side of the castle, adorned with smaller towers on each corner, each connected by balustrades. In the courtyard, the architects designed a charming French garden.
Surrounding the palace is a vast 40-hectare arboretum, boasting a rich collection of pines, lindens, oaks, and chestnuts, complemented by lakes, promenades, and bridges. Beginning in 2014, an extensive renovation initiative was launched for the castle park, involving the rejuvenation of the central area, planting of trees and shrubs, and the restoration of the once-dried-up lake, bridges, and garden pavilions, ensuring the preservation of this historic and picturesque estate.
