During the Gizella Days, the Castle District of Veszprém opens not only as a venue but as a historical space waiting to be explored. The city’s largest multi-arts festival takes place from May 4 to 10, 2026, and on the closing weekend, several guided castle walks offer visitors a closer look at the renewed buildings, chapels, and sacred spaces.
Among the programs is the walk titled Light and Devotion, which offers an introduction to the world of the Archiepiscopal Palace and the Gizella Chapel. The Gizella Chapel is a particularly important stop: its medieval frescoes, carved details, and intimate atmosphere make it one of the most memorable experiences in the Castle District. This guided walk starts on May 9 at 5:00 PM, and on May 10 at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
On May 9 at 3:00 PM, the professional presentation titled Technical Challenges and Opportunities in the Renewal of the Veszprém Castle District departs from the Trinity Column. The program offers insight into the architectural and heritage-related aspects of the district’s renewal.
On May 10 at 3:00 PM, the guided walk titled A Thousand Years’ Journey focuses on the history of Saint Michael’s Cathedral and Saint George’s Chapel. On the same day at 4:00 PM, the heritage-focused professional presentation and guided walk titled Witnesses of History on Veszprém Castle Hill explores the historical layers of the Castle District, starting from the Archiepiscopal Palace and the Gizella Chapel.
Advance registration is required for the guided castle walks, which can be completed at the following link: REGISTRATION.
The guided castle walks during the Gizella Days offer a great opportunity for visitors not only to stroll along Castle Street, but to step into the stories of the sites themselves. At this time, the renewed Castle District becomes at once festive, historical, and personally accessible: chapels, palaces, gardens, and hidden details come together as a single, unified experience.
