Reconstruction of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő to Get Underway 3 July 2009
The reconstruction of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő can now get underway within the framework of the New Hungary Development Plan with the help of EU funding. The first symbolic “hole” was dug on 2 July to mark the debut of the reconstruction of the palace complex paving the way to its environmentally friendly operation.
The Royal Palace of Gödöllő
is an internationally famous site because of it being a part of the "trail
of Queen Sissi" and a popular tourist destination attracting one of the
highest numbers of visitors in the central Hungary region outside the capital. With
this latest development it enters its fourth, most significant and spectacular
phase of renewal.
The exhibition area will be extended and new family friendly services will be
also introduced in the historic estate thanks to tourism developments to be
implemented within the framework of the Central Hungary Operational Programme
of the New Hungary Development Plan.
The total budget of the project commencing on 1 July amounts to 1.6 billion
HUF, out of which 1.45 billion HUF is covered by EU funding.
An area of nearly 2000 sqm of the Palace will be renewed and the exhibition
area will be extended within the framework of this reconstruction, thus making
it suitable for holding higher standard exhibitions and major events. The
Gizella Wing, formally functioning as a suite for the children of the royal
family, will be reconstructed and used as a new exhibition room once completed.
A museum will be set up in the Rudolf Wing, which will function as a venue for
temporary exhibitions and an interactive exhibition room. The reconstruction of
the Beer Cellar will also be completed. The Palace grounds will be restored to
their former glory over an area of 52,000 sqm; the area located under the
Bastion will be renewed, similarly to the Elisabeth Terrace and stairs. Full
handicap access will be ensured to all visiting areas.
Family friendly services will be offered at the visitor centre once the development is completed. Educational museum workshops will be organised on a regular basis and attractions will be fully accessible for persons with disabilities