The Scharioth Family, Prof. Gábor Scharioth and Ágnes Scharioth, have created the beautiful Scharioth Estate, which is reminiscent of an English country garden on a small scale in the heart of the village of Nagyréde. In creating this garden, the couple drew inspiration from their travels and the excellent works of Humphrey Repton, Lancelot "Capability" Brown and the German Joseph Lenné. The estate is a south-facing landscape garden with classical gardening elements. Architectural components include a pond, bridge, pump house, pavilions, and a variety of rich vegetation applied to the sightlines.
Together, these elements create a stunning atmosphere for the garden and provide visitors with a relaxing and inspiring environment.

The garden at Scharioth Estate not only reflects the family's love of gardening and beauty, but also exudes a reverence for the legacy of the great figures of horticulture. This garden is a place where nature and man's creation come together in harmony, creating an oasis where visitors can relax, draw inspiration and recharge from the beauty and tranquillity of the surroundings

The small sculpture in Scharioth Castle Park is a very special piece of art, which was moved from a villa in Potsdam. The statue depicts the figure of Ganymede or Ganymedes, son of King Tros of Troy, brother of Assarakos and Ilos, who was the most beautiful of mortals and highly favoured by the god Zeus.
The sculpture is made of zinc castings, which gives it a unique appearance and accentuates its richly detailed workmanship. The statue's poster is an original piece from the Parliament of Budapest, which adds to the uniqueness and historical significance of the work.
This sculpture is not only aesthetically stunning, but its inherent mythological and historical background enriches and deepens the experience it offers to passers-by. Together, the figure of Ganymede and a piece of the Parliament of Budapest make this sculpture unique, a real treasure and an important part of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Scharioth Castle Garden.

The sculpture by the lake is an exclusive work from Berlin. It was made in the world-famous terracotta factory of Ernst March und Söhne in Berlin-Charlottenburg around 1850/60. The sculpture depicts a sad female figure, whose expressive features and posture suggest sorrow, grief and deep emotion.
The Ernst March und Söhne terracotta factory was renowned for the high quality and artistic quality of its works, which have gained recognition throughout the world. The creation of this unique sculpture is a true artistic feat, with a stunning formal and expressive quality.
Its history and expressiveness are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience for anyone who stops to take a closer look.

The pump house was built on an old dug well, in the classicist style. It used to be found in almost every park, as it was used to feed the waterworks. The building is a reminder of the old days and the important role it once played in supplying water to the parks.

The bridge in the Scharioh Castle Park is not only a gateway to the landscape, but also embraces a rich historical background. The bridge's railings were sold during the renovation and redevelopment of the Budapest Parliament and a German antique was traded. The Scharioth family, bought back the Parliament railings so that their history could continue in the beauty of the park.
The pavement of the bridge is sandstone, which is echoed elsewhere in the park. Interestingly, when the terrace of the Neues Palais palace in Potsdam's Sanssouci park was renovated, the Scharioth family managed to purchase the sandstone pavement of the demolished terrace in the park. It is worth noting that the Potsdam park and palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So a small part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site is now part of the park in Großréde.

On the shores of a large lake, it reflects a classical design often found in both English and German parks. The location of this building is excellent, as it offers a magnificent view of the park and the Love Pavilion in the distance.
The style of the gazebo suggests a timeless elegance that is often emphasised in the design of gardens and parks to create a romantic and traditional atmosphere. The pavilion by the large pond offers a stunning panorama, encompassing both the special beauty of the park and the charming lines of the distant Love Pavilion. The pavilion is not only a resting place for park visitors, but also a point from which to experience and admire the harmony of nature and the built environment.

A building constructed using traditional techniques with building materials from hundreds of years of collections. Although this ruin is not a real historical artefact, it is a characteristic feature of late 18th and 19th century park and garden architecture. It was often used to add a touch of magic, romance and mystery to gardens and parks.
The interior flooring of the ruin comes from the former castle of Földvary. Interestingly, during the renovation of the castle terrace, an aesthetic limestone pavement was found under the granite slab. These tiles have been used inside the ruin garden.

The owners of the estate did not let the original elements go to waste, but saved and reused them in the construction. In this way, they have managed to recreate and restore the atmosphere of this building for the park.
This story is a good example of how old architectural elements and materials can be reinterpreted and reintegrated into the landscape environment without losing their original charm and history.
The ruin embodies the beauty and richness of the meeting of past and present in the life of the castle and park of Grossrede.

As the road continues its beautiful meanderings, we find ourselves at a special, rare green cast iron bench. This three-seater bench was made in the workshop of the Prussian Royal Iron Foundry in the 1930s. Designed by the famous German designer and architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. At the time, only royalty or noble families could afford to commission such unique pieces. Although it is not known exactly where this bench originally stood, similar pieces can be found in the Römische Bäder in Potsdam's Sanssouci Park.
The Römische Bäder, to which this bench belongs, was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Ludwig Persius and built in 1829 for King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia.
And another such bench is not far away in Schloss Glienicke, designed and built by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in collaboration with Prince Carl von Preußen from 1825.
Schloss Glienicke stood on the border between West Berlin and Potsdam in the former GDR. The Glienicke Bridge was made world famous
in a Hollywood film, Bridge of Spies (2015), starring Tom Hanks.

Going up the hill, above the limestone steps is a restored, beautiful cast-iron bench, a well-known piece of art. Originally this bench stood in the gardens of Miramare Castle in Trieste, the summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family. The castle was built between 1856 and 1860 at the initiative of Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, brother of Franz Joseph. Every detail was designed according to his vision, and even the smallest details reflect his passion for the sea. For example, the cast iron armrests of the bench depict sea waves.
Since Queen Elizabeth visited the bench several times, it is possible that it was on this very bench that she rested, which is why the owners named it the "Sisi bench". The place thus not only has a historical and artistic value, but also a romantic atmosphere and an imperial style.

The Love Pavilion is a classicist building with four columns and a tympanum in the front, designed by the English firm Haddonstone. Although not antique, the firm has revived the world-famous old English stone industry founded by Eleanor Coade in the late 18th century. Ornaments, such as vases and statues, were in great demand when large gardens and parks were built, but Italian terracotta was not tolerant of the English climate. A more durable material was therefore needed - Coade stone.
The pavilion features a marble plaque with the inscription 'To my eternal love', which the owner of the estate wanted to express his feelings for his wife. The cast iron chair in the pavilion was also designed by Schinkel.

In the arch of the pavilion is a terracotta statue of Hebe. Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera, goddess of youth and beauty. This statue was created by the famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1816.
The pavilion offers a beautiful view of the lake and the gloriette in front of it, while in the distance the vineyards evoke the Mátra wine region. The Pavilion of Love offers visitors a truly artistic and romantic experience, a place to evoke beauty and love at the meeting of nature and architecture.
Often used by young couples as a wedding venue where they say the magical word "YES".

On the west side of the park, a white sculpture stands out to visitors. The statue is made by Haddonstone. This statue was copied by Eleanor Coade in 1812 and is originally located in the temple complex of the Acropolis in Athens. It is interesting to note that in the neoclassical ideal these statues were depicted as white, although we now know that they were originally richly coloured, as was the case 2000 years ago.
Greek sculpture is not just a beautiful decorative element, it evokes the engineering and artistic masterpieces of the past, while highlighting how the history and understanding of art is constantly changing and evolving over time.