Kőszeg

Town · 🇭🇺 Hungary

Population 11,654

Area 55 km²

Time zone Europe/Budapest

Official website koszeg.hu

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Kőszeg's Essential Treasures

Kőszeg’s historical center is defined by the 13th-century Jurisics Castle, famous for its resistance against the Ottoman army in 1532. The town’s architectural heritage includes the Renaissance Sgrafittós-ház and the pilgrimage church in nearby Rattersdorf. For panoramic views of the Alps, the Óház-tető observation tower marks the site of the town's original fortress. Natural highlights include the Hétforrás springs in the Kőszeg Mountains and the Bechtold István Nature Visitor Center, which provides insights into local biodiversity and bird protection.

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