Castle Quarter
The walled castle quarter (Várnegyed) built on a narrow dolomite rock is
an impressive work of art which through continual renovation of the
individual buildings has retained its splendor. At the point where the
slope becomes less steep stands the gate which is the entrance to the
bishop's castle from the town. The medieval structure with only one road (Vár
utca) in the middle of the castle hill still stands, the buildings
themselves are from the 18th and 19th C.
Gisela Chapel
Somewhat hidden between the Bishop's palace and the provost's palace is
the most important historical monument in Veszprém, the Gisela Chapel. It
was built in 1230 and served as a private chapel to the bishop as well as
the queens who resided here (not, however, Queen Gisela, whom it is named
after). The upper floor of the church was dismantled during the building
of the bishop's palace and the ground floor disguised with Baroque
features.
The small harmonious interior contains fine cross-ribbed vaulting with the
original paintings and notable keystones. On the north wall frescos from
the time the church was built were exposed during its sensitive
restoration. They depict six apostles arranged in pairs, incorporeal
floating figures, which suggest Byzantine influence.
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