Bishop's Palace in Sümeg

At the foot of Castle Hill, the Bishop's Palace has been restored to its former glory and welcomes visitors once again. The building houses a new exhibition tracing the life of Bishop Biró Padányi , as his biography provides a multifaceted insight into the Baroque world. The bishop's life was marked by glory, art, creations, religious debates, and even failures, so we can gain a comprehensive picture of this era.

We can learn about the Sümeg "silent sermon"" fresco cycle, as well as the history of Viennese artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch, the "rock star painter" who created it. This fresco, which can be seen in the parish church in Sümeg, is at the center of the exhibition.

The magnificent murals depict both earthly and otherworldly elements. In the palace, the two main characters—the bishop and the painter— are portrayed in great detail, sometimes in an eye-catching, sometimes in a startling manner, using contemporary methods. In the palace, hidden nooks, secret rooms, and disguised doors are also opened to visitors.

Upstairs, you can see Hungary's largest Rococo stove, but this part is also famous for Padányi's portrait, and the richly decorated library room, which displays the sciences, a real art historical curiosity. Throughout the exhibition, visitors can enjoy other Baroque and Rococo experiences in the renovated bishop's palace in Sümeg.

Opening hours are available on the official website of the Bishop's Palace in Szümeg.

The source of the images is the official Facebook page of the institution's operator, NÖF Kft. .