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(Bory Castle)
Description
Bory Castle is a unique group of buildings in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. It is made of concrete and has various architectural styles, such as Scottish, Romanesque and Gothic. Bory Castle is not a historical monument but a personal creation of Jenő Bory, a Hungarian sculptor and architect.Bory Castle has 30 rooms, seven towers and 11 courtyards. It covers an area of 0.5 hectares. The highest tower is 20 meters tall. The castle is decorated with hundreds of statues, paintings and mosaics created by Bory. Most of them are of his wife, Ilona Komócsin, for whom the castle was built to symbolize his eternal love. Bory Castle is open to the public as a museum and gallery. Visitors can freely climb the towers and walk among the garden’s sculptures. They can see Bory’s artworks, personal belongings, furniture and library.