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MartonvásárMartonvásár lies close to the M7 motorway 30 km from Budapest. This tiny settlement became famed throughout Europe thanks to the hospitality and love of music of the resident Brunswick family. Indeed, Ludwig van Beethoven was a regular guest and music teacher at the attractive Brunswick mansion built originally in Baroque and later rebuilt in neo-Gothic style. Today Martonvásár remains a centre for the Beethoven cult: a museum set up in the mansion preserves items related to the great composer, while each summer outdoor concerts are staged in the delightful grounds. Source: Budapesti Turisztikai Kht, Budapest Guide, 2003
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