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May 19, 2024

　　Erected for the 1896 millenary celebrations originally in canvas and later built in stone, the castle was modelled after a fortress in Transylvania – but with Gothic, Romanesque and baroque wings and additions to reflect architectural styles from all over Hungary. Today, it's anchor tenant is the Hungarian Agricultural Museum.

　　Other attractions in the castle include the Apostles' Tower and Gatehouse Tower and the nearby Anonymous Statue and Ják Chapel.

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