Šomoška Castle, Medieval castle in Lučenec District, Slovakia
The castle stands on a volcanic peak at 490 meters elevation, featuring defensive walls, artillery towers, and a pentagonal stone construction pattern.
Built in the late 13th century by the Kacsics family, the castle served as a border fortress until Ottoman forces captured it in 1576.
Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi documented the castle's architectural elements in the 1840s, noting the irregular pentagonal and hexagonal stone formations.
The castle remains are accessible from both Slovakia and Hungary, with walking paths leading to the summit through the Čierna hora Protected Area.
The castle contains a circular water cistern and underground chambers that were used to store artillery during medieval military campaigns.
Location: District of Lučenec
Website: http://varak.hu/latnivalo/index/383-Somoskoujfalu-Somosko
GPS coordinates: 48.17141,19.85721
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:24
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