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p Hungarian National Museum
Nemzeti Múzeum

The Hungarian National Museum is the
country’s richest source of art and artifacts
relating to its own turbulent history. Founded
in 1802, the museum owes its existence to
Count Ferenc Széchényi, who offered his
collection of coins, books and documents
to the nation. The museum’s constantly Placing the Cornerstone (1864)
expanding collection of art and documents This painting by Miklós Barabás shows
is exhibited in an impressive Neo-Classical the ceremony that marked the begin ning
building built by Mihály Pollack. of construction of the Chain Bridge
(see p66) in 1842.

Campaign Chest
This carved Baroque cam paign
chest features the prince regent’s
decoration and the Hungarian crest.
It dates from the insurrection led by
Ferenc II Rákóczi (see p30).

Armchair
Adorned with multi­
coloured fruit and floral
ornamentation, this
armchair dates
from the early
18th century. It is
the work of Ferenc II
Rákóczi, who learnt
carpentry during his
exile in Turkey.

. Coronation Mantle
This textile masterpiece, made
of Byzantine silk, was donated
to the church in Székesfehérvár
by St Stephen in 1031. It became
the coronation mantle in the
12th century.
Key Museum Guide
Coronation mantle On the first floor is the coronation
mantle and the archaeological
Archaeological exhibition
exhibition. Second floor exhibits
11th–17th­Century exhibition comprise Hungarian artifacts from Main
18th–19th­Century exhibition 11th–20th centuries. The Roman entrance
20th­Century exhibition Lapidarium is found in the basement.

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