Taródi-vár
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| Alternative name (s): | Fools castle | |
| Creation time : | 1953 | |
| Construction: | Gneiss and bricks | |
| Place: | Sopron | |
| Geographical location | 47 ° 40 '37.8 " N , 16 ° 33' 40" E | |
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Taródi-vár (Taródi Castle) is the name of a castle built in 1953 by István Taródi (1925-2010) and his family in the Soproner Löver Hills ( Hungary ).
The building, referred to by some as “visionary” architecture, but also popularly known as the “fool's castle”, was initially made of wood, from the 1950s Tarodi began to convert it into a stone castle. Over 200 wagons of stones (gneiss) and bricks were used. Taródi built the structure essentially alone, with the occasional help of his son. The tallest tower is almost 20 meters high, the structure includes a drawbridge, spiral staircases and other typical characteristics of traditional castles.
The property on which the castle stands covers 2500 m². About half of the area is built over with the castle. The Taródy Castle, designed as a playful leisure activity according to its builder, has been advertised as a tourist attraction in Sopron for several years.