Breathtaking PHOTOS: Hungary’s fairytale aristocratic castles

Hungary boasts a rich history and a wealth of cultural and architectural treasures. Its breathtaking aristocratic castles are some examples. Here are some of the most beautiful noble castles that you can even visit!

Hungary’s most beautiful aristocratic castles

Travelo has put together a selection of grand mansions that are well worth a visit.

BOTANIQ Castle of Tura

In Tura, Pest county, stands a late 19th-century French neo-Renaissance chateau with slender towers similar to those of the Loire region of France. According to Travelo, the building was not only unique in appearance, but was built using the most modern technologies: electricity, central heating, and insulation.

Until renovation work began in 2005, the aristocratic castle building was completely neglected and is now a privately owned 5-star wellness castle hotel. For those not staying in the hotel, the castle park is open to the public, with restaurant meals available.

Festetics Castle

With 101 rooms, this enchanting Baroque-style aristocratic castle would be right at home in a Disney fairytale! The castle, which was continuously built and expanded from the middle of the 18th century, was owned by the Festetics family for 200 years. The palm house and the former carriage house, which houses the carriage exhibition, are located in the castle park, while the new building housing the hunting exhibition and the historic model railway exhibition is opposite the rear exit of the park.