SOUTH WING

GOTHIC BAY-WINDOW

The bay-window of the castle of Siklós was made in the second half of the 15th century, for one of the members of the Gara family. The outline of it was seen during the renovation of the castle, including the pieces of the outside stones in the wall. Other stone pieces were found by the aimed excavation in the moat, under the bay-window. It was made in that period of the late Gothic when stone-cutter masters used the way of the construction-planning, as a professional virtuosity.

DUNGEONS

By an order, written in the 18th century, it was required to create prisons and dungeons. Those dungeons which can be seen in the castle of Siklos, were probably used to be an accommodation for soldiers. These little cells miss every comfort. By the exhibition at the cellar place, visitors can try a few tools out which were used for keeping the prisoners.

TORTURE CHAMBER AND PRISON FOR NOBLES

The 'torture chamber' which was one of the first exhibitions in 1956, was originally a forge. Due to its atmosphere, it is a perfect place for visitors to get information of the most popular methods of torture and execution in Middle Ages and in early modern age.
These cells, next to the so-called torture chamber, were more comfortable than the dungeon cells because nobles had priviliges in prison, as well. Privileges provided them bigger comfort, bigger windows, fresh air (as these cells aren’t under the yard level), beds and heating by an iron stove.

WINE MUSEUM AND WINE SHOP

'Life is too short to drink bad wine!'
In the wine museum of the castle of Siklos visitors get information of the tools of viniculture, wine-growing and the work of coopers. In the wine shop our sommelier helps to choose from more than 20 wine-makers' products of the Villány Wine Region and gives information of the wine culture.

GROUND FLOOR

RENAISSANCE FURNITURE EXHIBITION

This exhibition is the permanent exhibition of Janus Pannonius Museum (Pecs).

Photo: László Ujj

FIRST FLOOR

MEDIEVAL MILITARY EXHIBITION

This four-room exhibition shows the armours, weapons and garments from the turn of 14th-15th century, the era of King Sigismund until the beginning of 18th century, the time of the so-called Rakoczi War of Independence.

DOROTTYA KANIZSAI'S PRAYER NICHE

In 2010 a niche was found in the southern wall of the chapel that served as her spot for prayer. Paintings with figures found in it showed the scenes of ’Rosarium’, a prayer for Virgin Mary. This kind of prayer niche is rarely found in Europe and is the only one in Hungary. It is the only physical memory of her in the castle of Siklós. In Latin, 'rosarium' means rose garden, as well. Maybe this refers to Dorottya Kanizsai’s rose garden.

SECOND FLOOR

WORLD WAR I AND II EXHIBITION

Our exhibition was carried out by the support of Ist World War Centenary Memorial Committee, through the agency of Museum of Military History and using the private collection of Istvan Mehring, Dr.

CROATIAN AND SERBIAN MINORITY EXHIBITION

These rooms give information of the culture and tradition of the Croatian and Serbian local minority.

AT THE MEETS OF THE EAST AND SOUTH WING

CASTLE CHAPEL

Our chapel, which was built at the turn of the 15th-16th century and has Gothic and Renaissance parts, ensures place for cultural events and weddings, as well. In its one-time sacristy visitors can see Church and chapel history exhibition now.

EAST WING

PERIODIC EXHIBITIONS

Ruins of rooms from 15th century can be seen under the glass floor.

NORTH WING

FIRST FLOOR

OUR COFFEE BAR AT THE TERRACE

This renewed coffee bar in the northern wing opens its doors to the fascinating panorama of the Mountain of Villany. Take a seat and drink a cup of coffee or a tasty wine and relax in the historical surroundings!