The story of Júlia Villa

The original building was built in 1882 by Count Lipót Edelsheim-Gyulai (1863-1928), a member of the main monastery and a painter. The count participated in the work of the Budapest Szünidei Children's Settlement Association, the Fehér Kreszt Lelencház Association and the National Children's Protection League. He was active in philanthropic movements throughout his life. During World War I, he was one of the leaders of the Red Cross Association.

The second owner of the building was István Széchenyi's grandson, also count Emil Széchenyi (1865-1907).

The villa also belonged to Andor Széchényi, in the 1940s it was a military officer's resort, then the Express Youth Resort.

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