Sándor Palace
The Sándor Palace is a building in the Buda Castle district of Budapest, on Szent György Square, with the Buda Castle Tunnel passing underneath. It was built between 1803 and 1806 in the neoclassical style. It was originally the home of the Sándor family. In 1867, at the suggestion of Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, the Hungarian state first rented it, and then finally bought it in 1881 as a government residence. Between 1867 and 1945 it served as the residence of the Hungarian prime minister and was the venue for several government meetings. It was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, and was used as a museum warehouse for many years afterwards. Its exterior was only repaired in 1989/1990, and its complete restoration (interior and exterior) was carried out between 2000 and 2002. Since 2003, it has been the residence of the President of the Republic of Hungary and the seat of the Office of the President of the Republic. The interior was renovated and restored in 2000 and the interior furnishings reflect the original state of the building, which was handed over in 1806.
The Sándor Palace opens its doors to the public once a year, on Cultural Heritage Day, on the third weekend of September every year. Prior registration is not required for the visit, as visitors can see the palace on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can walk through the palace based on a brochure given at the entrance.