| The financial resources for the development are provided within the framework of the project numbered GINOP-7.1.6-16-2017-00004, entitled “Tourism development of the Balaton Uplands cultural landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage tentative site”. For the implementation of the project component titled “Partial reconstruction of Szigliget Castle and the creation of new covered spaces”, HUF 470 million in funding is available, while the municipality provides HUF 60 million as own contribution. Within the framework of the project, Szigliget Castle will be expanded with new, unique, experience-based tourism elements by exploring previously unused opportunities. A modern, 21st-century, interactive exhibition enriched with experience-based visual elements will be created, providing a complex visitor experience for children and families as well. Construction works are currently still ongoing in the castle, but alongside the works we are already able to ensure the conditions for safe visitor reception. Unfortunately, the effects of the coronavirus have also significantly affected the investment, therefore the contractor was not able to complete the works by the planned deadline, but it was jointly decided that the castle would be opened to visitors from June 20. |
| The following developments have been / are being implemented at the castle: Installation of a fire water network including power supply and pressure boosting system Tóti–Lengyel Gate: with coat of arms, operable portcullis gate structure, and a design presenting its operation (portcullis, counterweight chamber, rope system) Török Bálint Gate Tower: partial wall elevation of the upper-level walkway, with connection to the curtain wall by a battlement walkway Lower Castle, underground development next to the entrance: creation of a subterranean sanitary block (restroom facilities) in the area next to the Török Bálint tower and the curtain wall Upper Castle, extension of the Újlaki Gate: completion of the partial reconstruction left unfinished during the 2013 development, with presentation of the gate and tower structure Upper Castle, western three-part room sequence and guard room: marking the spatial divisions of the rooms with partial wall reconstruction, with roof covering Upper Castle, eastern three-part room sequence: marking the spatial divisions of the rooms with partial wall reconstruction, with roof covering and plastered internal wall surfaces Upper Castle, Benedictine Tower (powder tower): reconstruction of the tower with one-level wall raising, intermediate and closing slabs, wooden ceiling structures in the rooms, and presentation as a “tower” Upper Castle, circulation space between the Palace Wing and the Benedictine Tower: creation of a passage connection between the two building units with a timber-structure connecting slab and staircase Upper Castle, Palace Wing: renovation of the existing vault fragment with completion of the vault, full covering of the room, solution of waterproofing and drainage, plastered wall surfaces within the room, formation of the upper walking level of the palace, revision of parapet wall heights, and improvement of circulation safety |
| The installation of the exhibition elements has unfortunately also been postponed to a later date than planned, therefore the planned deadline for the full completion of the castle development is April 1, 2021. |
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Municipality of Szigliget |
| Dear Visitors! On December 19, 2013, the renewed Szigliget Castle was inaugurated, refurbished from nearly HUF 302 million! At the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics stated that the development of the castle is a fine example of how a community living in one of the most beautiful areas of Lake Balaton can make use of the opportunities provided by its historical past. |
“Development of the Castle of Lake Balaton in order to strengthen the tourism potential of the historical built heritage”
Models presenting the Castle are being prepared
