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At the Mansion - Az oroszlános kapu, a reneszánsz tornác, A Szirmay és Hollóházi terem
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| A Szirmay-kúria |
| Az oroszlános kapu, a reneszánsz tornác, A Szirmay és Hollóházi terem |
| A Szalon, a kóstolóterem, a konyha és a lakosztályok |
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The lion-headed door
The winged, solid oak door opening into the courtyard is fitted with a knocker held in the jaws of a lion’s head, after which the inn is named. From the door’s Zopf-style ornaments we can infer what the original façade must have looked like. The motif of the sun and the evergreen leaf are a tribute to the special climate of Tokaj. On the street front, an old cart loaded with casks is displayed to commemorate the historic wine trading road that once passed before the house.
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The Renaissance porch
The floor of the vaulted porch is paved with the original ancient flagstones, weathered but still magnificent, that were unearthed during the restoration project. The entire mansion was constructed of carved stones bound with mud; the ceiling slab employed hazelnut rods instead of the reed canes more commonly used in construction at the time. The porch columns are also made of stone. The stone window frames, the wrought iron window bars, and the iron entrance door are all fully refurbished original pieces. The stone bench, placed between the two outer columns, was discovered during the civil works that preceded the renovation. Furnished with wicker armchairs, newly made after originals found in the attic, this quaint porch is just the perfect setting in which to have a chat or a sip of wine from spring to autumn.
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The Szirmay Room
The first thing that strikes the eye upon entering the Szirmay Room is a brass-screened case that holds some of the finest bottles of wine found in Tokaj. The wall-mounted cabinets around the room display engravings illustrating the wine region. Heating is courtesy of a cast iron stove manufactured in 1865. The colorful ceiling rosettes above the custom-made chandeliers are sculpted in the shape of vine leafs, each in a different color to reflect the turning of the seasons. The original chandelier that served as a model was found in a 150-year-old house elsewhere in Tokaj. The mirror fitted to the marble-topped sideboard is inscribed with lines from a poem praising the Tokaj countryside. The paintings presenting a view of Tállya and picturesque landscapes around the region are the works of István Stark. The superb inlaid hardwood floor is an identical remake of the original.
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The Hollóházi Room
Upon special request, we will set the damask-covered tables in this richly appointed dining room with exquisite Hollóházi china. Running round the ceiling here is a decorative motif borrowed from upper-class embroidered tapestries unique to the area. This same motif is echoed by the pattern of the drapes and the tablecloths we use. Standing in one corner is the replica of a Renaissance tile stove. The meticulously restored old sideboard is used as storage for our Hollóházi china. The painting over the door illustrates the vineyards that used to belong to the house.
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