Prohászka Citadel
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| Prohászka Citadel | |
|---|---|
Ruvelkan Script: Ũṷīüíůűi Ûìłłìųṻíṷ | |
 Prohászka Citadel, Summer 2014 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Palace, Castle, Museum |
| Architectural style | Ruvelkan Traditional |
| Town or city | Debrecen, Debrecen District |
| Country |  Ruvelka |
| Elevation | 2,822 meters (9,259 ft) |
| Named for | Prohászka Dynasty |
| Affiliation | Prohászka Dynasty Debrecen |
The Prohászka Citadel (Ruvelkan Script: Ũṷīüíůűi Ûìłłìųṻíṷ) is the ancestral seat of the Prohászka Dynasty located in the northeastern sector of the city of Debrecen atop Mount Válicka. It was constructed in the early 11th century as a fortress for the Prohászka family; the Citadel remains partially owned by the Prohászkas, but is majority owned by the city. It now serves as a historical museum and houses the Ruvelkan National Gallery and the Debrecen History Museum. The Citadel is part of Castle Hill in an area of Debrecen known as Várnegyed—the Castle Quarter—which is famous for its Ruvelkan Traditional houses and public buildings.
Over the course of Ruvelka’s history, the Citadel was considered a political icon in varying ways. The Communists saw it as a symbol of oppressive imperialism during the Red War; plans to demolish it and replace the structure were made, but never fulfilled. After the 1914 December Uprising which began the now infamous Ruvelkan Civil War, the Citadel became the operational headquarters of the Imperial Separatist Movement and served as the seat of government of the Principality following the creation of the new administration. During the Siduri War, the Citadel suffered significant damage as it was serving as the headquarters for the Ruvelkan Military. After the war, funding was raised to rebuild it and it was reconstructed to match its original design.
By the 1950s, the Citadel was no longer used for any administrative or government purposes and Royal Princess Rózsá relinquished ownership of the building to the city of Debrecen, although it remains partially owned by the royal family. It became a monument to Debrecen and is now a popular tourist attraction.