Rose Garden

"The rehabilitation of the park included the addition of a new rose garden, which now features over 1,500 plants, recreating the romantic atmosphere reminiscent of Budapest's Golden Age. This garden, with its vibrant colors and fragrances, serves as a tribute to the cultural and historical significance of roses, which have been cherished for centuries. Roses have a deep cultural history, with their cultivation and admiration stretching back over a thousand years. While roses have been loved in China for over a millennium, the first notable rose garden was established by Empress Josephine, the wife of Napoleon I, at her Malmaison residence in France between 1799 and 1814. Empress Josephine was known for funding numerous plant-collecting expeditions, helping to popularize roses in Europe. In Hungary, the first rose garden was planted in the 1810s near the Palatine’s summer residence on Margaret Island, thanks to Károly Tost, the Head Gardener of Palatine and Archduke Joseph. This garden was part of Hungary’s early embrace of rose cultivation, which has continued to thrive on the island. Throughout history, roses have been admired not only for their beauty but also for their medicinal properties. In ancient cultures, including those of China, India, Egypt, and Greece, rose oil and rose water were used in traditional medicine. The ancient Greeks even referred to the rose as the "queen of flowers," a title that has endured. The rose's association with love and beauty is rooted in mythology, with stories such as the one where Aphrodite, the goddess of love, pricked herself on a thorn and stained the white rose red with her blood, making red roses a symbol of love. The careful placement of the rose garden, with its optimal sun exposure, was crucial in selecting the best species of roses for the site. The variety of colors and species in the rose beds are complemented by other plantings around them, creating a harmonious and lively display that draws attention to their timeless beauty. The garden is not only a visual feast but also a testament to the cultural significance of roses across centuries."

"A beautiful rose garden where you can walk aroun dor sit on a bench and enjoy the peaceful surrounding."