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Gesztesi vár

#85 among destinations in Hungary

Forts and castles

Gesztesi vár

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Gesztesi vár

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Gesztesi vár

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Near Várgesztes, among the forests of the Vértes Mountains, Gesztes Castle is hidden on a flat hilltop.

Coordinates: 47°28'5"N, 18°23'45"E

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Komárom-EsztergomHungary

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

Nearby attractions include: Majk Abbey, Vértes Hills, Esterházy-kastély, Vitányvár.

3.4 miNW
Monastery
Majk Abbey
86 min walk • Majk Abbey, nestled in the serene landscapes of Hungary, stands as a testament to the solitary spirituality and architectural grace of the Camaldolese monks. This secluded hermitage, located near the town of Oroszlány, was founded in the 18th century and is renowned...
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vértes Hills
141 min walk • Vértes is a mountain range in north-western Hungary, in the Central Transdanubian region, between the ranges Bakony and Gerecse. The Vértes Mountains are part of the Transdanubian Mountains.
5.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Esterházy-kastély
146 min walk • The Esterházy castle in Csákvár was designed by Jakab Fellner and built between 1760 and 1765 by János Esterházy, the archbishop of Galánta. The mansion was completed first, and the construction of the castle began in 1778, originally in the...
3.4 miN
Forts and castles
Vitányvár, Tatabánya
87 min walk • The Vitány Castle is a castle in Vértessomló.
3.9 miNE
Cemetery
Körtvélyesi erdei temető, Tatabánya
99 min walk • The forest cemetery of Körtvélyes is a tourist attraction in the Vértes near Tatabánya, about 2.5 km from Szárligeti.