History
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Pomáz, also known as the gateway to Pilis, is located 22 kms. from Budapest, near Budakalász and Szentendre, and is settled in the valley, which stretches into the mountains of the Danube Bend. The road from Pomáz follows a winding stream through the Pilis Mountains up to the peak called Dobogókő; from its lookout one can admire the beautiful vista, with a glimpse of the road climbing onto the Brasso-Pojáná region.
Paul Wattay had the castle built in 1773 in baroque style. He was a descendant of the Bornemissza family, which in the 17th century played a significant role in the life of Pilis County. On the facade of the single-story, garret roofed, arcaded building one can see the coat of arms of its builder. Characteristics of the large dimensions of the building are the huge two story carriageable cellars, which stand as eloquent proof of the vineyards and wine producing culture of the region. Paul Wattay’s niece, the wife of Count Joseph Teleki inherited the estate and this is the place where their grandson, Joseph Teleki, first President of the Hungarian Academy of Science, wrote his historical work: The Age of the Hunyadis. Tradition has it that the castle was also host to Adam Páloczy-Horváth, János Erdélyi and Sándor Vachott, well-known poets of their time. At the end of the 19th century however, due to the devastating phylloxera epidemic, the large cellars were less needed and the building was transformed into apartments. The first large-scale reconstruction by the Teleki family in eclectic style took place in 1927. After World War II the family handed the building over to an international orphanage service; later it was nationalised and continued as a state operated child-welfare institute.
Between 2004 and 2007 the building was renovated with the support of a PHARE program. Surrounded by a baroque garden of two hectares, the Hungarian Choral Castle now operates as a center for the musical arts, with lodging and restaurant facilities. In addition to organising training courses, master classes and concerts, the castle is an excellent location for organising reunions in other fields of interest: workshops, lectures exhibitions, as well as private events.
The Hungarian Choral Castle is located in the castle of Teleki-Wattay family built in 1773 and renovated from 2003 till 2006 by the financial support of PHARE-programme.
The founders of the Nonprofit Ltd. running the castle - the Local Government of Pomáz and the Association of the Hungarian Choirs and Orchestras (KÓTA) - have undertaken to operate the castle for long-term with musical functions.
The Teleki-Wattay School of Music and Arts is also located in teh castle park and works in close co-operation with the Choral Castle.
Also the Central Eastern European Centre of Europa Cantat works here, providing networking assistance for the choral life of 17 countries of the Central Eastern European Region.
Paul Wattay had the castle built in 1773 in baroque style. He was a descendant of the Bornemissza family, which in the 17th century played a significant role in the life of Pilis County. On the facade of the single-story, garret roofed, arcaded building one can see the coat of arms of its builder. Characteristics of the large dimensions of the building are the huge two story carriageable cellars, which stand as eloquent proof of the vineyards and wine producing culture of the region. Paul Wattay’s niece, the wife of Count Joseph Teleki inherited the estate and this is the place where their grandson, Joseph Teleki, first President of the Hungarian Academy of Science, wrote his historical work: The Age of the Hunyadis. Tradition has it that the castle was also host to Adam Páloczy-Horváth, János Erdélyi and Sándor Vachott, well-known poets of their time. At the end of the 19th century however, due to the devastating phylloxera epidemic, the large cellars were less needed and the building was transformed into apartments. The first large-scale reconstruction by the Teleki family in eclectic style took place in 1927. After World War II the family handed the building over to an international orphanage service; later it was nationalised and continued as a state operated child-welfare institute.
Between 2004 and 2007 the building was renovated with the support of a PHARE program. Surrounded by a baroque garden of two hectares, the Hungarian Choral Castle now operates as a center for the musical arts, with lodging and restaurant facilities. In addition to organising training courses, master classes and concerts, the castle is an excellent location for organising reunions in other fields of interest: workshops, lectures exhibitions, as well as private events.
The Hungarian Choral Castle is located in the castle of Teleki-Wattay family built in 1773 and renovated from 2003 till 2006 by the financial support of PHARE-programme.
The founders of the Nonprofit Ltd. running the castle - the Local Government of Pomáz and the Association of the Hungarian Choirs and Orchestras (KÓTA) - have undertaken to operate the castle for long-term with musical functions.
The Teleki-Wattay School of Music and Arts is also located in teh castle park and works in close co-operation with the Choral Castle.
Also the Central Eastern European Centre of Europa Cantat works here, providing networking assistance for the choral life of 17 countries of the Central Eastern European Region.