Hunting Manor
Archaeological digs exposed prehistoric dwellings and medieval stone foundations under the present building. In 2003, in the cellar we discovered silver coins dated early 1500s, which had presumably fallen out of our ancestors' pockets. Several building phases: Renaissance (16-17th century), Baroque (18th) and Classicism (19th).
Current restoration phase: Research and archaeology almost fully completed. Architectural planning. Restoration of the carved stonework, exposure and preservation of the outside wall decorations in fresco technique. Completed in 2002: Southern façade fresco decorations. Completed in 2003: Research and Archeology. Completed in 2004: Last digs, restoration of the first part of the roof. Completed in 2005: Restoration of the renaissance stone balcony and stone entrance door frame. Completed in 2006: Structural restoration of the original renaissance entrance loggia, last plannings.
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The fractured, rediscovered renaissance stone doorframe of the main entrance before and after restoration
This wooden cask was unearthed
from under the old loo, in which was
found a fragment of the above stone
doorframe
Preliminary results from wall research: all outside walls are richly
decorated in fresco technique.
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Family Chapel and Crypt
Restored in the 14th century, exterior pulpit decorated in fresco technique added around 1710, furniture 17th- 19thcentury. Current restoration phase: Building completed, pulpit decorations completed, furniture restoration ongoing
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The exterior pulpit before and after restoration, last finishings at the restored chapel.
Upper Guest House
Cellar not later than 17th century (with shooting embrasures), house built on top in 1856. Current restoration phase: Buildings and interiors completed
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Before and after restoration
Lower Guest House
Western wall not later than 17th century (with shooting embrasures), rest of the house between 1850 -1870. Current restoration phase: Building and interiors completed
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Stucco Guest House
Village house dated 1850. Unusually rich exterior decorations. Current restoration phase: Building, gardens and interior completed.
Before and after reconstruction
Serf's House (Guest House)
In 2005, the serf's house originally belonging to the "Upper house" (no. 186) has been fully restored. The house's original colour has been restored to the traditional "Transylvanian Blue". The recipe is based on organic pigments and a handful of soot. Current restoration phase: Building and interiors completed, courtyard in 2006.
Before and after restoration
If you wish to know more about the family and its cultural heritage, please visit the Kalnoky Conservation Trust
