Thury Castle, Medieval castle in Várpalota, Hungary

Thury Castle is a medieval fortress in Várpalota featuring four corner towers and thick defensive walls. The structure contains multiple halls that now display exhibitions and serve as spaces for various indoor activities.

The Újlaki family built a U-shaped residence here in the second half of the 14th century; a 1397 charter first names it "Palota". Miklós Újlaki added a tower, gatehouse and round tower before 1445. In 1533 King John Szapolyai besieged Lord Móré László, whose miners undermined the wall; Móré fled down a rope into the Bakony forest. From 1558 Thury György commanded this key border fort.

The castle holds exhibitions of regional artifacts that show how people lived during medieval times. Today it serves as a venue for local cultural events and craft demonstrations that connect visitors to the area's heritage.

Visitors can explore the interior spaces and join guided tours to learn about the fortress structure and layout. Wear comfortable shoes since there are stairs and uneven surfaces to navigate throughout the building.

During the 1533 siege by King Szapolyai's army, miners tunnelled under a wall and blew it partly down, which decided the castle's fate. Its owner Móré László fled down a rope from the wall into the Bakony forest, leaving his children behind.