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Palace · Rožňava, Košice
Betliar Manor House
A hunting residence of the Andrássy family with four corner towers, preserved with its original furniture and collections. The library dates to 1790, and the 57-hectare English park is one of the largest historic parks in the country.
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About Betliar Manor House
The Betliar Manor (kaštieľ Betliar) lies in the Slaná valley, northwest of Rožňava, at the foot of the Volovské vrchy mountains. There was once a Bebek family castle on the site, and the core of the building dates from the 15th century. The Andrássy family turned the structure into a hunting residence and renovated it several times; the current two-storey form with four corner towers dates from the 1880 refurbishment.
The Andrássys used the manor until 1944, when they left the region ahead of the advancing Soviet army, and the property was nationalized in 1945. Betliar is the only manor in Slovakia that remained after the war with its original furniture and collections intact. The visit shows halls, bedrooms, hunting trophies, objects brought from travels in Africa and Asia, and the library founded by Leopold Andrássy in 1790, with furnishings and interiors from the same period.
The manor is surrounded by a 57-hectare English-style park, one of the largest historic parks preserved in the country, listed since 1978 in the international register of historic gardens. Among rare trees, ponds and small pavilions there is an artificial waterfall, the largest of its kind in Slovakia.
The manor is part of the Slovak National Museum.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
The guided tour of the manor lasts about one hour; the park requires another one or two hours.
Best time
From spring to autumn, when the park is green, and especially in autumn when the trees change colour. Manor visiting hours change with the season.
How to get there
Betliar is about 5 km from Rožňava. There are buses from Rožňava, and the manor has parking beside it.
Tip
Allow time for the park, which can be explored after the guided tour. Check the Slovak National Museum website for opening days and tour types.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Betliar Manor House
Does the Betliar manor house keep its original furniture?
Yes. It is the only manor in Slovakia that was preserved after 1945 with the original furniture and collections of the Andrássy family.
How long does a visit to Betliar take?
About one hour for the manor, with a guide, and another one to two hours for the park.
Is the Betliar park large?
Yes. It covers 57 hectares, with lakes, pavilions, rare trees and an artificial waterfall.