Vajdahunyad Castle

As is often the case, the origins of a landmark defy observation. I encountered Vajdahunyad Castle in City Park, Budapest, Hungary, and it appeared well-placed and historical. But the true story behind this structure is it was originally constructed from wood and cardboard for a millennial exhibition in 1896. Its success at the exhibition and its increasing popularity resulted in its reconstruction in stone and brick.

Further, it is a reasonable copy of a castle in Transylvania, Romania, also called Vajdahunyad.