Buják Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Nógrád County, Hungary
Buják Castle is a medieval stronghold perched on a high peak surrounded by thick forests in Nógrád County. The surviving stone structures form a cluster of walls and towers scattered across the hilltop.
The stronghold was built following the Mongol raids and first documented in 1303 as a defensive position. Turkish forces destroyed it in 1666 during their expansion into the region.
The ruins mark a place of resistance that shaped the region's identity through centuries of conflict. Local stories still echo the courage shown during its many sieges.
The site is accessible via marked hiking trails that also connect to nearby viewpoints in the area. Sturdy footwear is essential due to the uneven terrain and forest paths.
A large wooden cross made from oak stands near the ruins, erected in memory of the 1938 Eucharistic Congress held in the region. This religious monument creates an interesting contrast between the medieval fortress and later spiritual devotion.
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