Az esztergomi palota a 14. században, Telegdi Csanád tevékenysége
The Esztergom Palace in the 14th century, the activities of Csanád Telegdi

Author(s): Konstantin Vukov
Subject(s): Archaeology, Museology & Heritage Studies, Architecture
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem Művészeti Kar Művészettörténet Tanszék
Keywords: Esztergom; archiepiscopal palace; Gothic architecture; Csanád Telegdi; medieval Hungary; palace reconstruction; chapel architecture; wall research; Avignon influence; archaeological analysis
Summary/Abstract: The study examines the architectural history of the medieval archiepiscopal palace of Esztergom during the 14th century, with special emphasis on the building activities of Archbishop Csanád Telegdi. The author analyzes archaeological evidence, wall research, and historical documents to reconstruct the different construction phases of the palace complex. According to the study, the palace suffered severe destruction during the political conflicts and sieges following the extinction of the Árpád dynasty in the early 14th century. Archbishop Boleszló initiated the first restoration works, mainly aiming to make the damaged palace usable again after repeated military attacks. Later, Archbishop Telegdi Csanád carried out a much more ambitious reconstruction program that transformed the palace into a prestigious Gothic residence. The article describes major architectural modifications, including new vaulted halls, partition walls, rebuilt cellar spaces, and additional rooms constructed toward the Danube slope. Special attention is devoted to the interpretation of two palace chapels mentioned in the Acephalus Codex, one of which may have been the predecessor of the later Sibyl Chapel. The author also investigates the functional organization of the palace, proposing the existence of service rooms, kitchens, terraces, and water supply systems connected to the new extensions. Comparative analysis suggests that the palace design may have been influenced by architectural ideas from Avignon and other contemporary European ecclesiastical centers. Overall, the study demonstrates how interdisciplinary architectural research can reconstruct the political, artistic, and functional development of one of medieval Hungary’s most important ecclesiastical residences.

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