Herendi Porcelánművészeti Múzeum
Hungary’s reputation for creating fine pieces of porcelain was sparked by the purchase of a dinner set by Britain’s Queen Victoria in 1851 (the chosen pattern of colorful and detailed butterflies and flowers was later coined the “Victoria” collection). Some 600 mold-makers, potters, and painters are still trained here to craft Herend’s high quality dinnerware, decorative items, and figurines, while the porcelain-prone public are welcomed to share the experience in the Porcelanium Visitor Center. You can see how products are made in the Minimanufactory and check out a treasure trove of precious pieces in the Museum of Porcelain Art. In the adjoining Apicius Restaurant and Café you can even experience dining off their collection of dinnerware. The town of Herend lies 16 km (10 miles) northwest of Veszprém on Route 8, and regular buses ply the route all day (20 minutes each way).
