Püspökvár, Episcopal castle in Győr, Hungary.
Püspökvár is a four-story residential fortress that once stood on land between two rivers. Its Gothic chapel features an octagonal apse with eight Gothic niches flanking a vaulted entrance hall.
The castle received its final form between 1561 and 1575 under Italian architect Pietro Ferrabosco's direction. The Ottomans captured it in 1594 but lost control four years later in 1598.
The name means bishop's castle, reflecting the religious authority that once governed from here. Visitors can still see the chapel and rooms designed for spiritual duties and ceremonies.
The location sits where two rivers meet, making it easy to find. Wear sturdy shoes since visits involve going underground and climbing steep stairs within the tower.
A narrow staircase in the tower winds up to an old sentinel post positioned high in the structure. From that vantage point, past guards could watch both rivers and monitor vessels passing by.
GPS coordinates: 47.68915,17.63038
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02
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