Graszalkovich Castle in Gödöllő, favorite castle of Empress Sissi

Only a 30-minute ride from Budapest, in a picturesque hilly area is one of the largest palaces in Hungary. Built over 250 years ago, the Royal Castle is one of the outstanding works of Hungarian baroque architecture. During the reign of Franz Joseph, this palace became the favorite residence of the Austro-Hungarian emperors in Hungary. The wife of the Emperor, Empress Elisabeth who was affectionately called Sisi by the people, especially loved Gödöllő and enjoyed spending time here. The beautifully restored building of the palace with the splendor of the past greets visitors today. Walking through the halls of the palace, you involuntarily plunge into the atmosphere of the era of the legendary beauty - the empress with a difficult fate.