Vitány Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Vértessomlón, Hungary.

Vitány Castle is a fortress ruin located on the northern slopes of the Vértes Mountains with stone walls and defensive towers. The remains reveal a medieval defense structure that protected the people of this region for several centuries.

The castle's origin and builder are unknown; it was probably built after the Mongol invasion by a member of the Csák clan. It is first mentioned in 1319–1324, when Mihály II of the Gutkeled clan served as castellan, and appears as a royal castle in 1379. Pálffy Miklós recaptured it from the Ottomans in 1597, and it was blown up the following year to prevent the Turks from occupying it.

The castle demonstrates medieval defense methods that craftspeople used to protect the region, reflecting struggles over territorial control. Visitors can still observe how builders used different techniques across the walls.

The ruins are surrounded by forest and require close exploration to fully appreciate the stone structures. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven terrain.

The castle's name appears in 14th- and 15th-century charters as "Castrum Vitam", "Vytam" and "Wyttam". The fortification was blown up in 1598 to stop the Ottomans from occupying it, and its stone was later quarried for building material.