Szily János Egyházmegyei Gyűjtemény és Látogatóközpont
The Püspöki Palota in Szombathely, with its Maulbertsch ceiling painting in the state hall and the diocesan museum, now welcomes guests as a visitor centre.
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About the museum
The Szily János Egyházmegyei Gyűjtemény és Látogatóközpont is named after Szily János (1777–1799), the first bishop of Szombathely, who is honoured as the second founder of the town. The visitor centre comprises the Püspöki Palota (Bishop’s Palace), the diocesan museum on the ground floor, and visits to the towers of the cathedral.
Among the splendid rooms of the palace are the Díszterem (state hall) with the ceiling painting by Franz Anton Maulbertsch, “Az Isteni Gondviselés allegóriája” (Allegory of Divine Providence), the Sárga szalon (Yellow Salon) with a carved chandelier, the Szent Pál-terem (St Paul Hall), the bishop’s private chapel, the Sala Terrena with the frescoes of Stephan Dorffmaister, and the Metszetterem (Print Room) with the views by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The palace also houses the bishop’s private library (founded by Count Mikes János in 1927) and the diocesan treasury. The palace can only be visited with a guide; the museum on the ground floor can be visited without a guide.
Highlights
- Maulbertsch ceiling painting in the state hall
- Dorffmaister frescoes in the Sala Terrena
- Piranesi views in the Print Room
- Bishop’s private chapel and library
- Visits to the cathedral towers
Permanent exhibitions
- Püspöki Palota – The state hall, salons, chapel and library of the Baroque episcopal residence can be visited on a guided tour.
- Egyházmegyei Múzeum – The permanent exhibition on the ground floor, with objects and treasury pieces from the diocese.
- Operated by
- Szombathelyi Egyházmegye
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,000 |
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| Reduced | HUF 2,500students and pensioners (palace and museum) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 9 · free under 10 years (also for clergy) |
| Families | HUF 6,000reduced family ticket (palace and museum) |
| Museum – adult | HUF 2,000 |
| Museum – student, pensioner | HUF 1,500 |
| Cathedral tower | HUF 2,000uniform price |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The Püspöki Palota can only be visited with a guide; for groups, prior notice is requested where possible. The museum on the ground floor can be visited without a guide. |
