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The Top 20 Castles in Great Plain and North

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Great Plain and North. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Eger Castle

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medieval castle over the city
In 1552 there was a siege by the Turks. With a crew of only 2100 (including many women), he successfully defended the castle against about 80,000 Turks, the first major defeat of the Ottoman Empire.

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Almásy Mansion, Gyula

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Following the recession of the Turkish submission, officer Johann Georg, descendant from an industrial family from Upper Austria, received the land of almost all of Békés county from King Chares …

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Sirok Castle

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In the eastern part of the Mátra, a lonely volcanic mountain peak, the 296 m high Castle Hill, bursts towards the sky, with the walls of Sirok Castle on it. …

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Széchényi-Wenckheim Castle Ruins

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A castle that has been derelict since the war, which only reminds of its former self in details. The park and lake with beautiful trees around it is worth a walk.

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Salgó Castle

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Near the small settlement of Salgóbánya, the 625-meter-high volcanic peak of the Medves Plateau is crowned by the castle of Salgó. The castle was built in the 13th century by …

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Benevár Castle Ruins

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Take some photos and move on :)

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Wenckheim Castle Cycle Path (Gyula–Szabadkígyós)

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The Weinckheim Castle in Szabadkígyós is one of the most beautiful hiking spots in the Alföld. It can be approached from the direction of Békéscsaba on a high-quality bicycle path.

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Szandavár

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The road leading to the castle is a bit steep, so be careful in snowy or wet weather. The remains of the castle are not fenced off, so be careful if you are afraid of the outdoors!

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Eger Castle

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A high point of history for Hungary. Here they successfully defended themselves against the Turkish overwhelming power in 1552.

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Somoskő Castle

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Very good little hike with several ascents. In the end it doesn't hurt if the bus comes! ;)

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The Top 20 Castles in Great Plain and North

Eger Castle

Almásy Mansion, Gyula

Sirok Castle

Széchényi-Wenckheim Castle Ruins

Salgó Castle

Benevár Castle Ruins

Wenckheim Castle Cycle Path (Gyula–Szabadkígyós)

Szandavár

Eger Castle

Somoskő Castle

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