Historic Castles and Ruins

Veszprém county contains a dense concentration of medieval fortifications and ecclesiastical ruins. This collection includes the 13th-century Sümeg Castle, one of Hungary's best-preserved fortresses, and the hilltop ruins of Szigliget and Csesznek. Beyond defensive structures, the list highlights architectural rarities like the Romanesque round church of Öskü, the Neo-Gothic Nádasdy Mansion, and the unique 18th-century heart-shaped limestone grave markers in Balatonudvari. These sites span from the early Árpád dynasty through the Ottoman wars to the 19th century.

Historic Castles and Ruins — Harita

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Castle of Sümeg

Castle of Sümeg is a castle by the town of Sümeg, Veszprém county, Hungary.Built in the mid or late 13th century by Béla IV of Hungary,…

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Szigligeti vár

13th-century fortress ruins built on a volcanic hill overlooking Lake Balaton. It served as a key defensive site against Ottoman forces and features reconstructed walls and bastions.

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Castle of Csesznek

The Castle of Csesznek lies in the Bakony between Győr and Zirc in the village of Csesznek.

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Nádasdy Mansion

The Nádasdy Mansion is a Neo Gothic style manor house designed by István Linzbauer and Alajos Hauszmann situated on 24 hectares in…

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Thury vár

A 14th-century fortress in Várpalota, significantly expanded in the 15th century. It is known for its role in the Turkish wars and houses exhibits on local history and chemical industry.

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Csobánc vára

Ruins of a 13th-century castle situated atop a 376-meter basalt butte. It is notable for successfully resisting Ottoman sieges and offers views of the Tapolca Basin.

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Öskü Kerektemplom

A rare 11th-century Romanesque round church featuring a distinctive mushroom-shaped roof. It was likely built on the foundations of a Roman watchtower.

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József Főherceg Kastélya

A former summer residence of Archduke Joseph, now housing the Balaton Limnological Research Institute in Tihany. The complex features eclectic architectural elements overlooking the lake.

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Tátika-vár

Medieval castle ruins perched on a 413-meter basalt peak near Zalaszántó. Built in the mid-13th century, it was one of Hungary's earliest private stone castles.

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Pálos kolostorrom, Tálod

Remains of a 13th-century monastery belonging to the Pauline Order. The site includes the foundations of the church and a nearby holy well.

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Church ruins

13th-century Romanesque church ruins featuring a high gable wall and double-arched windows. It is one of three significant medieval church ruins in the village of Dörgicse.

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Szív alakú sírkövek

A collection of over 60 heart-shaped limestone tombstones in the Balatonudvari cemetery, dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.