Visegrád Citadel

Hungary's hilltop citadel above the Danube Bend, once a royal seat

  • Hungary
  • Pest
  • 13th century
  • Medieval
  • fortress

Visegrád's fortress has a main tower from the 13th century with curtain walls built around it in the 14th. The citadel climbs a hill above the great bend of the Danube.

Construction: Key tower: 13th century; curtain walls: 14th century

Frequently asked questions

When was Visegrád Citadel built?
Visegrád Citadel was built mainly in the 13th century. Full construction span: Key tower: 13th century; curtain walls: 14th century.
Where is Visegrád Citadel?
Visegrád Citadel is in Visegrád, Hungary (around 47.79°, 18.98°).
What kind of castle is Visegrád Citadel?
Visegrád Citadel is a fortress in the Medieval style. Hungary's hilltop citadel above the Danube Bend, once a royal seat.