Castle of Csesznek
Posted by: 
BlackElders
N 47° 21.080 E 017° 52.891
33T E 717621 N 5248233
The Castle of Csesznek is situated between Veszprém and Gyor near the road 82, in Western Danubia region.
Waymark Code: WM4JFZ
Location: Hungary
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
Views: 44
This castle was built in the XIII. century in a strategically important place. It stands on the south-western side of Vár Hills on a picturesque limestone outcrop. The walls was ruined, but it is still in good condition compared to many castles in Hungary.
The golden age of the more than 700 year old castle was under the rule of King Zsigmond in the XV. century. In this period the Garai family owned the castle and they built it into an impressive Gothic knight's castle that used to be a low inside towered castle. Strategically, the castle had a significant role in the Turkish period. After the surrender Veszprém it was built in the first line of the Hungarian border castles.
Later it had another significant role in the Rákóczi war of independence when Kuruts groups nestled in the castle. They established a supply system for the other Kuruts groups fighting on the Transdanubian region and here the labanc company officers were under surveillance. The last owners were the Eszterházy family who extended it into a baroque fortified castle in the middle of the XVIII. century. In 1820 fire caused by lightning burnt down its wooden pillars, the floors collapsed and finally it was demolished.
The gorgeous ruins of the Castle of Csesznek is a preferred place for tourists' visits. The castle welcome it visitors every day from 9 o'clock the whole year around. The gates are locked from spring to autumn from 7 pm and from autumn to spring one hour before nightfall.
Accessibility: Full access
Condition: Completely ruined
Admission Charge?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
|