Constructions of the Gassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő

Antal Grassalkovich started the constructions of the castle after 1735.

Antal Grassalkovich

The first part of them were finished in 1745. They built the U-shaped building which creates an internal garden. These constructions were based on the plans of András Mayerhoffer. Between 1746 and 1749 two new wings were built. Antal Grassalkovich continued the extension of the castle until the end of his life.

His son created a baroque theatre and his grandson initiated the building of a new wing and the creation of a french garden.
In 1867 the castle was renovated and it was the present for Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth.

Sissi and Franz Joseph in Gödöllő

Sources: http://www.museum.hu/muzeum/Godolloi_Kiralyi_Kastely_Muzeum/aktualis?f



 

Jakab Fellner

Jakab Fellner had a significant role in Hungarian architecture. He worked in baroque style but also implemented elements of classicism. He played an important role in the development of towns as Tata, Pápa, Veszprém and Eger. He worked for the Esterhazy family as well as on many other buildings.

Important works:

Esterhazy castle, Tata

Calvary Chapel, Tata

Liceum, Eger

Bishop's Palace, Veszprém

Piarist House, Tata

Church, Pápa

Lamberg Castle, Mór

In 1773 he recieved a title and also a staute was raised in his memory in Tata.