Project part concept
Description of the project part
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Esterházy Heritage - Preserving History for Future Genera-
Title of the project
tions
Measure
2.4.1 - Preservation of local heritage
Official name of the Partner
Tata Város Önkormányzata
Abbreviated name
Tata
All other beneficiary type excpet small and medium sized
Type of institution
enterprises
Website
tata.hu
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1. Summary
Please briefly summarise the initial situation of your part of the project, your planned activities
and the results you are achieving by the implementation of the project. (2.500 characters)
The English Garden in Tata is a popular resting place for the residents of Tata, in addition to being an
important destination for tourists who like nature and interested in historical features. The first English
garden of the country was commissioned by Count Ferenc Esterházy in 1783. The Small Castle near
Cseke Lake in Tata used to serve as a summer retreat for the family.The park features several ele-
ments to enhance its romantic character, such as small bridges, pavilions, a cascade, winding path-
ways and merely its lakeside location. The two stone griffins at the entrance were made by sculptor
Antal Schweiger. The fully restored Palmhouse serves as an event centre today but in the early 20th
century also it functioned as a prestigious entertainment facility for locals and visitors. The earliest
building in the park is the Late Baroque style Small Castle built to serve as a summer retreat of the Es-
terhazy family. 3 phases of rehabilitaion of the English Garden in Tata were implemented, in this pro-
jects we target the restoration of historical monuments that can be found in the park and associated
with the Esterhazy heritage. These are the following: 1) winged griffins at the entrance of the park -
There were many statues in the gardeen, however, the winged griffins standing next to the main gate
of the garden, which were moved to their current location in 1801 are of unique importance. The two
stone griffins embody the authority of the Esterhazy family and preserve the tranquility of the garden.
They were made by Antal Schweiger, the creator of several public sculptures in Tata. 2) ruin folly - in
the northern part resembles a 3-nave church designed by renowned French architect Charles Moreau
in 1801. The Roman bath character of the building was proposed by the Esterhazy family and during
the times of King Matias Corvinus, a bath was in this place filled by karst spring. 3) The octagonal
Turkish mosque folly was built in 1840, allegedly on the site of a Turkish hermit's hut. The bench
nearby named after Ferenc Kazinczy commemorates the visits that the renowned author paid to the
park. 4) Restoration of Saint John of Nepomuk statue and the bridge, 5) Restoration of Néppark entry
to the English Garden of Tata.
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2. Project partner
Profile and specialization
Please introduce your organisation describing your usual activities and key experiences.
(max. 1.500 characters)
The Municipality of Tata manages its administration and budgeting and planning processes to give pri-
ority to the basic needs of the community, and to promote the social and economic development of the
community as well as participates in national and provincial development programmes. The Munici-
pality of Tata provides public services, within its scope of responsibilities, through municipal institu-
tions, business entities and public utility companies founded by itself or, to a lesser extent, through
purchasing services. The local government is responsible for a range of vital services for people and
businesses. Among them are well known functions such as social care, schools, housing and planning
and waste collection, but also lesser known ones such as business support, registrar services and
pest control.
Management structure
Please explain your organisations management structure and the decision-making mechanism.
(max. 1.000 characters)
The Municipality of Tata is a legal entity, represented by the Mayor. The municipal duties and powers
are vested in the local governing body: the General Assembly. Municipal duties are handled by the
General Assembly and its organs (the committees of the General Assembly, the Mayor and the
Mayor’s Office).Sessions of the General Assembly are convened and chaired by the Mayor. The
Mayor of Tata undertakes his responsibilities as a full-time employee. His main duties relate to the ac-
tivities of the General Assembly and the committees. He also manages the Mayor’s Office. The Chief
Clerk is responsible for the operational tasks of the municipality; he is the professional leader of the
Mayor’s Office, handles tasks of public administration, has administrative responsibilities, etc. The
Chief Clerk ensures the lawful operation of the Municipality.
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Financial background
Please describe your financial background and give the key data of your annual budget and
savings of your organisation from the last two years. Please describe the annual amount and
source of your key income and expenditures. (max. 1500 characters)
In the year 2021, according to the 2021 consolidated balance sheet of Tata City Municipality and its
budget bodies, the total number of assets and resources is: HUF 24,945,112,671.00 in 2022 HUF
25,570,005,014.00 HUF 96,860,987.00 ( modifications of previous years). In 2021, the profit according
to the balance sheet is HUF -368,204,816.00 in 2022 it is HUF 230,493,244.00. In 2022, according to
the consolidated income statement, the net accrual income of the activity: HUF 3,954,985,260.00
which includes the public authority accrual income, the net accrual income from the sale of assets and
services, and other net accrual income of the activity. Other accrual-based income: HUF
4,001,100,467, which includes the accrual-based income of grants for central operating purposes, the
accrual-based income of other operating-purpose grants, the accrual-based income of grants for accu-
mulation purposes, and various other accrual-based incomes.Our material expenditure is HUF
1,433,948,078.00 our personnel expenditure: HUF 2,338,180,298.00 depreciation: HUF
471,648,046.00 our other expenditure: HUF 3,716,810,103.00.
Project implementation experiences
Please name some successful projects that your organisation has already carried out.
(max. 1500 characters)
The most successful projects related to Esterhazy heritage and rehabilitation of the Englihs Garden of
Tata affected by the planned project are the following:
1) Rehabilitation of the English Garden of Tata, Project ID: KDOP -2.1.1/B-2f-2009-0002
2) Restoration of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the English Garden of Tata, Project ID: KEOP-
3.1.2/2F/09-11-2013-0043
3) „Angolkert Malomkert – III phase of the rehabilitation of the English Garden of Tata, Project ID:TOP-
1.2.1-16-KO1-2017-00003
4) Development of the Esterhazy castle complex in Tata (National Castle and Forts Programme)
Ongoing projects:
1) Development Strategy of the Local Community in Tata, Project ID: TOP-7.1.1-16
2) Strengthening Local Identity and Cohesion in the Wine Region of Tata. Project ID: TOP-5.3.1-16-
KO1-2017-00002
3) Development of Magyary Zoltán Knowledge Center. Project ID: TOP-7.1.1-16-H-ERFA-2021-00875
4) Construction of Incubator House in Tata. Project ID: TOP-1.1.2-16-KO1-2017-00002
5) Development of Storm Water Drainage in Tata. Project ID: TOP-2.1.3-16-KO1-2021-00039
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Project development
Please describe how you developed your part of the project and introduce the consultants or
experts who assisted you before submitting the proposal. (1500 characters)
Želiezovce, Galanta and Tata laid down the foundations of cooperation in 2021. The aim of this co-
operation is to preserve the legacy of the Esterhazy family in Slovakia and Hungary. Tata and Galanta
had already made steps towards cooperation, but no joint project with participation of towns was de-
veloped.3 in person and 3 online meetings were held, where the concept of the projects was formu-
lated, further online meetings were held in the preparation phase. The partners involved Pons Danubii
EGTC, who assisted in development of the project concept and submitting the proposal. Since all the
partners have strong history in preserving the Esterhazy heritage and several projects implemented
affecting their built Esterhazy heritage, the partnership is determined for strong cooperation in imple-
menting a joint projects.
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3. Relevance
Location
Please indicate the exact location of your project implementation and describe its significance,
wider perimeter and connectivity relationships. Describe the current status of the site and if
relevant, please identify the owners of the affected land or facility. (max. 1.000 characters)
The English garden of Tata was commissioned by Count Ferenc Esterházy in 1783. The Small Castle
near Cseke Lake in Tata used to serve as a summer retreat for the family. Besides design, its roman-
tic character is further enhanced by ruin follies, ponds and a Turkish mosque. The park covers 23 hec-
tars. What made the garden in Tata extraordinary was not only its innovative shape but also its one-
time extension over the whole town. In the 2010s, the garden and its buildings were restored nearly to
its original state according to a layout plan from 1823.
Local needs and challenges
Please describe the initial situation (current state of maintenance, services) in the context of
your part of the project and describe the actual needs and challenges according to which the
project was submitted. (max. 1500 characters)
The English Garden in Tata is a popular resting place for the residents of Tata, in addition to being an
important destination for tourists In the 2010s, the garden and its buildings were restored nearly to its
original state according to a layout plan from 1823, renovating the follies, the Small Castle, the Palm-
house, and building an open-air stage with 700 seats. The aim of the successfully implemented project
related to rehabilitation of the English Garden of Tata was to present to the visitors a cultural attraction
based on local features, which can be used either alone or together with other attractions of the sur-
rounding area (e.g. Lake Öreg, Lake Cseke, Little Castle, etc.), or with other Tata tourist attractions (
e.g. Tata Castle, Eszterházy Castle, Fényes Education Trail, etc.) are connected and offer multi-day
program options for all age groups, thereby strengthening the tourist attraction and the image of the
city.
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Expected results
Please describe the results expected by the implementation and the innovative character of your
project part. (max. 1.500 characters)
Tata has already renovated a significant part of its built Esterházy heritage. Tata is planning the resto-
ration of monuments that can be found in The English Garden of Tata. The garden was commissioned
by the Esterhazy family in 1783. In this projects the target is the restoration of historical monuments
that can be found in the park and associated with the Esterhazy heritage. Restoration of the 1) 2
winged griffins at the entrance of the park 2) ruin folly in the northern part 3) the octagonal Turkish
mosque folly 4) Saint John of Nepomuk statue and the bridge, 5) Néppark entry to the English Garden
of Tata. In addition to the infrastructural investment, the main objective is to deepen the cooperation
between the project partners and organize cultural events to promote the Esterházy heritage. Music
concerts and the Esterházy picnic are planned to become a tradition held regularly in three partner
towns. The main objective of the project is to make the built Esterhazy heritage visible in international
environment.
Compliance with EU and regional strategies
Please describe how your project contributes to an EU and national strategies at policy level.
(max. 1.500 characters)
In the local economic development plan adopted in 2015, the so-called Based on the provisions of the
Magyary plan, the urgent task of the city is to assess the technical condition of the ruins and the Turk-
ish mosque that have become its property, as well as to develop a concept for their operation and ren-
ovation. Tata City's settlement development concept, approved in 2021, also mentions that the recon-
struction of the English Park has begun. The park has special treasures and that further steps are
needed to show the full value of the garden.
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Cross border character
Please describe the cross-border nature of the project and the possible areas of long-term co-
operation between the partners during and after implementation. Please describe the similar or
common challenges the partners are dealing with. (max. 1500 characters)
Želiezovce, Galanta and Tata laid down the foundations of cooperation in 2021. The aim of this co-
operation is to preserve the legacy of the Esterhazy family in Slovakia and Hungary. Tata and Galanta
had already made steps towards cooperation, but no joint project with participation of towns was de-
veloped. The recognition of Esterhazy family is significantly lower in terms of cultural and economic
development the family contributed to in Tata, Galanta, Želiezovce and Vámosmikola (ASP). The
goals of the project would like to fill this gap. The local communities have little or no information about
the activities of Esterhazy family in Slovakia and Hungary contributing to development of the region.
We would like to ensure that the local communities receive adequate information about the legacy of
the Esterhazy family. Furthermore, we would like to exploit the tourism potential of the Esterhazy her-
itage connecting the towns of Želiezovce,Tata and Galanta along the history of the family and family
mansions strengthening the cross-border character of the project.
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4. Implementation
Methodology
Please describe your core activities and the planned tangible outcomes and how do you want
to achieve them. Explain how the implementation of the project part contributes to the horizon-
tal principle of sustainable development. (max. 1.500 characters)
In this projects the target is the restoration of historical monuments that can be found in the park and
associated with the Esterhazy heritage. Restoration of the 1) 2 winged griffins at the entrance of the
park 2) ruin folly in the northern part 3) the octagonal Turkish mosque folly 4) Saint John of Nepomuk
statue and the bridge, 5) Néppark entry to the English Garden of Tata.
In addition to the infrastructural investment, the main objective is to deepen the cooperation between
the project partners and organize cultural events to promote the Esterházy heritage. Music concerts
and the Esterházy picnic are planned to become a tradition held regularly in three partner towns. The
main objective of the project is to make the built Esterhazy heritage visible in international environ-
ment.T
he soft activities are knowledge sharing activities, cultural exchange programmes, picnics, concerts,
joint communication activities.
Target groups
Please describe the motivation of the potential users/guests/customers, including their profile,
distance from the site, age and number. (max. 1.000 characters)
The English Park in Tata is one of the most visited areas on the shores of Lake Cseke, both by the
city's residents and tourists. Many guided groups also visit the park and its surroundings.
Student groups also visit the park on class trips and hear about the history of the monuments here.
Introducing the attractions of the park is also included in the program for the students of the city
schools.
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Local embeddedness
Please describe the role, participation and motivation of the residents living nearby in future
use of the project results, including their profile, age and number. (max. 1.000 characters)
Free time activities like walking, running, cycling, fishing, attening city events.
The age ranges from small children to the elderly, as it is a flat area with pleasant air and many attrac-
tions.
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5. Sustainability
Future way of use
Please describe the future use of the developed site or and the new services offered by the ap-
plicant including public access. Explain how the project part contributes to the horizontal prin-
ciples of equal opportunities and non-discrimination and gender equality. (max. 1.500 charac-
ters)
The restoration of the monuments in the English park serves all kinds of people. There is no limitation
to who could visit the restored sites. It is an open space enjoyed by many locals and tourists. It is a
non-discriminatory development. It is a flat area with pleasant air and many attractions suitable to the
age group of very small children to the elderly.
Management structure
Please describe the management responsible for the facility and the services developed.
(max. 1.000 characters)
Will be provided by Tatai Városgazda Közhhasznú Kft. Tata's largest company, the Tatai Városgazda
Nonprofit Kft. has grown into a successful business over the past years. Every year, they perform
more tasks and provide jobs for more people, while providing the background for Tata's daily opera-
tions, the city's operation and beautification tasks. The company primarily performs city management
tasks, mostly maintenance of the city's green spaces. Their tasks include the maintenance and clean-
ing of streets, squares and parks, repairing, cleaning of small ditches and streams in the city, mowing
the grass and carrying away the accumulated mud. The maintenance of Tata's approximately 300-
hectare nature conservation area is also its task, they constantly monitor the maintenance of the green
areas.
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Partners
Please name your partner organisations and their role in sustainability of project results.
(max. 1.000 characters)
Tata Esterházy Énekegyesület: Nurturing Tata musical traditions, nurturing the musical heritage of the
Tata Esterházy family, passing on its values to young people and adults interested in music, nurturing
church musical traditions and the musical heritage of the German nationality.
Tata Local History Association: The purpose of the association is to involve the association's members
and the city's population in the public life of the city, in the exploration and protection of local historical
values. Active participation in tasks related to the development of the city and the protection of the en-
vironment, especially the residential environment.
Domokos Kuny Museum: Cultural mediator, contributes to the process of lifelong learning with its pub-
lic cultural activities, cooperates with educational institutions and helps to achieve the goals of school
and out-of-school education with its museum pedagogy programs. It provides basic cultural care to en-
courage everyone to get involved in cu
Annual costs of operation
Please estimate the annual operating costs for the facilities and services developed and describe
the business model that will ensure smooth operation in the future. (max. 1.500 characters)
After the renovation, the city will incur a small amount of costs, which mostly relate to the cleaning of
the monuments and their surroundings, which will be provided by Tatai Városgazda Közhhasznú Kft.
in our city.
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Key performance indicators
Please name some key performance indicators that represent your success criteria and indicate
their target value, which should correspond to your expectations after the first year of opera-
tions. (max. 1.500 characters)
-The restoration of the monuments in the English park - 1) 2 winged griffins at the entrance of the park
2) ruin folly in the northern part 3) the octagonal Turkish mosque folly 4) Saint John of Nepomuk
statue and the bridge, 5) Néppark entry to the English Garden of Tata.
-1x Esterhazy picnic - outdoor/indoor event accompanied with cultural activities
-1x Esterhazy concert - outdoor/indoor activity, ASPs involved
- cooperation of associated partners joining the project (ASPs of Tata, ASPs of Galanta and ASPs of
Želiezovce)
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