Nagycenk

Introducing Nagycenk

Only 14km west of Fertőd and the Esterházy Palace, but light years away in spirit, lies Nagycenk, site of the ancestral mansion of the Széchenyi clan. No two houses - or families - could have been more different than these. While the privileged, often frivolous Esterházys held court in their imperial palace, the Széchenyis - democrats and reformers all - went about their work in a sombre neoclassical manor house that aptly reflected their temperament and sense of purpose. The mansion has been completely renovated and part of it has been turned into a superb museum dedicated to the family. It's a must for those who want to understand Hungarian history and put things in perspective.

Last updated: Oct 6, 2008