The reconstruction of the Royal Cavalry in Budavar, the Stöckl staircase and the greater part of the Csikós courtyard was completed before the deadline, and they will be open to visitors for the first time this weekend during the Cultural Heritage Days, free of charge. The landscaped area, suitable for relaxing and walking, also offers a wonderful view of the city, read the Magyar Hírlap.
"Just like the Szent István hall, which was delivered barely a month ago, the reconstruction of the Lovarda and its surroundings also proves that the Hungarian fine and industrial arts can restore monuments that fell victim to the destruction of the Second World War and Communism," emphasized Gergely Gulyás, Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office, in the National During the press tour of the newest elements of Csikós-udvar, which is being renovated as part of the Hauszmann Program.
As it turned out, the landscaping of the Royal Stables and its surroundings, the Csikós yard, which opened in 1902 and was destroyed in the 1950s, as well as the authentic reconstruction of the Stöckl staircase connecting the level with the Palace yard and the Main Guard building, were completed ahead of schedule. "This speed is not very common in the Hungarian construction industry," noted the Minister of Chancellery.
Gergely Gulyás added: the renovation of the Buda Castle and the development of this part of the 1st district is a task that spans government cycles, which not only creates community spaces for the people of Budapest, but is a source of pride for the entire country.
"We owed it to the past to restore these historic spaces," he emphasized.
At the press conference, Gergely Fodor, the government commissioner responsible for government investments in the Buda Castle Quarter, i.e. the National Hauszmann Program, spoke about the buildings in more detail. Royal Cavalry, designed by Alajos Hauszmann and executed by the best masters of the time, As he said, the devastation of World War II did not spare Lovarda either, but the building could have been saved, but the communist government decided to demolish it. He explained that during the authentic reconstruction, the turn-of-the-century plans were faithfully followed, but the Lovarda was equipped with the most modern technical solutions inside, making the building the most modern and elegant event center in Budapest, hosting cultural and community programs.
