Next spring, the castle in Somló will be renovated within the framework of the National Castle Program and the National Castle Program, and the growing tourist attraction of the fortress will contribute to the revitalization of the region's economy, said the State Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office responsible for territorial administration on Friday, when the foundation stone of the investment was laid.
István György said: thanks to the program, 30 prominent monuments, 18 castles and 12 castles across the country will be renewed and enriched with new functions, 317.5 million forints will be spent on the castle in Somló. As he said, the aim of the program is to enrich the historic buildings with a function that is attractive to many through the development, and to provide tourism for all age groups.
Tamás Glázer, the managing director of the National Heritage Development Nonprofit Kft., said that in the Somló castle, among other things, the inner gate of the castle, the former executioner's gate, and an exhibition that can be visited free of charge will be restored. As part of the development, the openings in the walls will be uncovered, the inner walking level will be restored, the partitions and doors will be reconstructed, the courtyard will be paved, the drainage will be built, and a green area will be created.
Zoltán Kovács, the region's Fidesz parliamentary representative, emphasized that the renewed Somló castle - in addition to the Somló wine region, which is the smallest in the country but the most special wine region in the country due to its wines - further increases the attractiveness of the area.
Photo: MTI/Tamás Vasvári
