5 magical Hungarian castles you must visit- PHOTOS
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Hungary has no shortage of castles, fortresses and beautiful buildings. Now that the weather is finally warming up, it is the perfect time to explore a few of them.
Bien.hu gathered some of the most stunning castles in the country, five of which we included in our list.
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Csókakő
Csókakő can be found in Fejér County, 23 kilometres from Székesfehérvár and 87 kilometres from Budapest. The castle of Csókakő is the only surviving medieval castle in the county, which was also used during the Turkish occupation. Its condition is improving, as many parts have been renovated in recent years.
The castle was built in the Árpád era (11-13th century) and was under Turkish occupation for long decades.
The panoramic hilltop offers gorgeous vistas of the scenic surrounding countryside.
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Gyula
Gyula can be found in Békés County, next to the Romanian border, 16 kilometres from Békéscsaba and 237 kilometres from Budapest. The castle of Gyula is the only intact plain Gothic brick castle in the lowlands of the former Kingdom of Hungary. It was the dominant border fortress of the country, starting from the 16th century.
Visitors can explore the castle museum while the built-in theatre also offers great entertainment.
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Eger
Eger can be found in Heves County, 139 kilometres from Budapest. As the centre of the Eger wine region, it is one of the most important Hungarian wine towns. The Egri bikavér is a famous produce of the region, it is enjoyed all around the world.
