Nógrádi vár

#88 among destinations in Hungary

View point, Forts and castles

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The Nógrád castle is the oldest irregularly shaped stone castle in Hungary, with an inner tower. It is the eponymous castle of the village of Nógrád, hidden in the Börzsöny, which is surrounded by the Ipoly river in a semicircle, and crowns a large plateau rising sixty metres from the surrounding countryside.

Coordinates: 47°54'24"N, 19°2'43"E

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2642 NógrádNógrád 2642 NógrádHungary

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Nógrádi vár – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Csóványos, Migazzi kastély, Börzsöny, Kacár tanya - népművészeti bemutatóhely.

5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Csóványos
137 min walk • Csóványos, the towering sentinel of the Börzsöny Mountains, reigns as one of the most majestic peaks in Hungary. Rising to an elevation of 938 meters, this mountain provides a stunning vantage point for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of...
5.5 miS
Forts and castles, Building
Migazzi kastély
140 min walk • The castle in Verőce was built in 1769 by the Italian-born bishop Count Kristóf Migazzi.
7.4 miSW
Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction
Börzsöny
188 min walk • Börzsöny is a mountain range in Northern Hungary. Its tallest peak is the Csóványos with 938 m. It is the westernmost member of the North Hungarian Mountains, which belongs to the Inner Western Carpathians.
3.8 miSW
Museum
Kacár tanya - népművészeti bemutatóhely
98 min walk • The Kacár farm is a place of folk crafts on the outskirts of Szokolya. The entrance to the farm is located about 700 metres south of Szokolya. The demonstration area covers several hectares. The farm can be reached by a dirt road from Szokolya.
7 miSW
47°49'48"N • 18°56'45"E
Törökmező-Hegyestető tanösvény kezdőpont, Nagymaros
179 min walk • Zoo
4.5 miE
Town
Rétság
114 min walk • One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the Rétság Castle, a magnificent fortress that dates back to the 15th century. This architectural masterpiece stands proudly on a hill, overlooking the town and the surrounding countryside.