The discussion was held in the baroque theatre hall of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, and was organised in connection with the exhibition opened on 7 September at the Palace entitled “Schönbrunn kincsei Gödöllőn” (Highlights of the Schönbrunn Collection). The lecturers evaluated the Habsburg family’s Central European heritage and its cultural significance from a variety of perspectives. The conference was opened by György Gémesi, Mayor of Gödöllő and Tamás Ujváry, Director of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő. In addition to Hungarian speakers, representatives from the municipalities that once were part of the same state, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and are now Gödöllő’s sister cities (twin towns), gave their views. Thus, the audience heard presentations by guests from Bad Ischl, Laxenburg (Austria), Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav (Czech Republic) and Żywiec (Poland).
On behalf of the Otto von Habsburg Foundation, Deputy Director Gergely Fejérdy, was present at the event and spoke about the intellectual and material legacy of the former heir to the throne and his commitment to Central Europe.
