Castle of Salgó, Salgótarján, Medieval castle ruins on basalt cone near Salgótarján, Hungary.
The stone fortress stands at 625 meters above sea level, featuring remains of a square tower and pentagonal battlement on the eastern side.
Built in 1331 by the Kacsics clan, the castle was captured during the Hussite War in 1460 and later fell to Ottoman forces in the 16th century.
The castle ruins inspired Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi to write his narrative poem titled 'Salgó' about regional rulers in the 19th century.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins via marked hiking trails from Salgóbánya district, with parking available at the base of the hill.
The name Salgó translates to 'shine' in Hungarian, possibly referring to the volcanic peak where the fortress sits.
Location: Salgótarján
Website: http://salgovar.hu
GPS coordinates: 48.14481,19.84706
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:01
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