Palace Museum (kastelymuzeum), Fertod
Visitors may become familiar with the architectural and interior design characteristic of the 18th-century palaces of the aristocracy. An exhibition introduces the history of the lavish palace and its park, as well as the work of Joseph Haydn (1732-1809).
Among the luxurious furnishings brought from throughout the world, the then fashionable Chinese porcelain is worthy of special mention, along with the French and Flemish gobelin upholstered seating and various items of furniture decorated with marquetry.
The architectural history of the palace and its park is displayed in two rooms along with a collection of original faience ceramic stoves of the palace.
Three rooms house the exhibition introducing the works of Joseph Haydn. In addition to enjoying an opulent lifestyle and entertainment the Esterházy court also played a significant role in the contemporaneous musical life. Thanks to the efforts of Joseph Haydn - who spent the most productive of his creative years in the service of Duke Nicholas - operas, operettas and symphonies were born during this period in Esterháza, now called Fertőd. Thus the Haydn exhibit is a natural part of the palace's history.
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| Category: | Museums, galleries |
| Settlement: | Fertőd |
| Address: | Fertőd, Joseph Haydn út 2. |
| Phone: | 99/537-640 |
| E-mail: | informacio@mag.hu |
| Opening times: | 14 Mar - 31 Oct: Tue-Sun 10-18; 2 Nov - 14 Mar: Fri-Sun 10-16 |
| Fax: | 99/537-642 |
| Palace Museum (kastelymuzeum), Fertod magyarul | |
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| Museums,exhibitions and art galleries:: | Applied arts, Fine arts, History and local history |
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| Foreign Language: | English, German |
| Seasonal opening times:: | Summer season only |
