Doors Open is an annual event in towns and cities throughout Ontario, spread over several months. In Ottawa, the event is held on the first weekend of June, with buildings providing access to the public that normally wouldn't be accessible. I haven't been since before Covid, when the event was not able to be held, and even this year some of the sites were virtual only. I was able to get to a few places this year.
Birkett Castle is home to the Hungarian embassy, residing in the downtown core. Built in the Baronial Gothic style in 1896, it was home to Thomas Birkett, a mayor of the city. It's been in the hands of the Hungarian mission since 1994, with an annex wing added on for embassy offices. What I hadn't known until I saw the lineup at the main entrance was that this year, it was a reserved spots for entry inside scenario, so I just took shots of the exterior of the building.
Quite remarkable.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteLooks a bit like a castle...
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteA nice old building !
ReplyDeleteI've always like it.
DeleteIt looks more like a condo for students' accommodation.
ReplyDeleteA short walk from here is another old home that houses students from a western university in an internship program.
DeleteAn attractive enough building, though apart from the battlements it doesn't really make much effort to look like a castle.
ReplyDeleteNot by British standards!
DeleteGreat looking building.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteWhat a beautiful building with that beautiful brickwork. Too bad you couldn't have a look inside.
ReplyDeleteI've been in before.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful building! Take care, enjoy your day!
Thanks!
DeleteAn impressive structure. Too bad you didn’t have the ticket required to get inside.
ReplyDeleteOh well.
Delete...this is a classy building.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteIt’s a modern take on a castle!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteIt's a fine looking building, William.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteAn Embassy in a castle! Wow! Impressive.
ReplyDeleteFitting, I think.
DeleteFascinating architecture and great photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful building in an attractive setting.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteWhat an interesting and beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteEs muy bonita esa fachada de ese hermoso edificio. Me ha llamado mucho la atención-
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThe building is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI melt when I see crenellated turrets. Great pictures
ReplyDeleteIt's a good detail.
DeleteYou would have some pretty special doors to go through in Ottawa.
ReplyDeleteOh yes.
DeleteImpressive building!!
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteWhat a beautiful building. We have the same thing here called Sydney Open. For one weekend every November a lot of places that are not usually open to the public are open, and many places that are open to the public offer special behind the scenes tours.
ReplyDeleteThe exact same idea. It's a good one.
DeleteGreat to have 'Doors Open' to visit these buildings:)
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteI'm so glad you could finally participate in the open door event again. The castle/home looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteA nice looking building especially with those lovely blue skies.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you!
DeleteLove, the turret!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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