Szekszárd - Augusz House
The residence of Baron Antal Augusz, built in 1820, is a very colorful sight: the white central part is Classical, the pink-colored right wing resembles the Castello Miramare in Trieste, the gray left wing is German Baroque. Franz Liszt was often a guest here giving concerts. At the baron's request Liszt composed a mass for the consecration of the church in the new town; however, this "Szekszárd Mass" was not performed until later.
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Nowadays the building is used as a music school, tourist office and a Liszt museum. In the garden behind the house is a bust of Liszt by Borsos.
The Hotel Garay opposite Augusz House is the former Grand Hotel, built around the turn of the century.
The Hotel Garay opposite Augusz House is the former Grand Hotel, built around the turn of the century.
