Castle Fácános in Fonyód, Medieval fortification in Fonyód, Hungary
The square fortification measures 60 by 60 meters and features double moats that formed part of its defense system against invaders.
Built after 1544, the castle served as a stronghold until 1575 when it fell to Turkish forces following the death of Captain Bálint Magyar.
The castle's construction demonstrates how local builders used regional materials and adapted to the geographical conditions near Lake Balaton.
The remaining moat structures are accessible to visitors who want to examine the defensive architecture of 16th-century Hungarian fortifications.
Natural marshlands surrounding the castle created a defensive system that limited access to only two entry points: through Lake Balaton or the Bézsenyi peninsula.
GPS coordinates: 46.73642,17.55897
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:58
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