Castle of Sirok, Medieval castle ruins near Sirok, Hungary.
The Castle of Sirok stands at 296 meters elevation on a volcanic mountain top, featuring walls carved into the natural rock formations.
Built in the 13th century, the fortress served as a border defense outpost until 1713 when imperial forces partially destroyed it after Rákóczi's war.
The castle grounds contain extensive tunnel networks and chambers cut into volcanic tufa, demonstrating medieval Hungarian military engineering and construction methods.
Visitors can access the castle daily between April and October from 10:00 to 18:00, with adult tickets priced at 1,000 HUF and student tickets at 600 HUF.
Two large rock formations near the castle, named Friar and Nun, mark the location where local legend states two lovers transformed into stone.
Location: Sirok
Elevation above the sea: 296 m
GPS coordinates: 47.93904,20.19583
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:00
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