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Castles in Hungary

135 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one mapped with a photo and its story, 50 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.

The most famous castle in Hungary is Buda Castle, ranked #76 of 7,738 in the world — followed by Aquincum and Vajdahunyad Castle.

The Castlemap atlas charts 81 castles, 5 fortresses, 29 palaces & châteaux and 20 ruins in Hungary. They span more than 6 centuries — from Castle of Eger (founded c. 1250) to Gresham Palace (1906). Every one is plotted with its photo and story on the interactive castle map of Hungary.

Map of castles in Hungary

On the map they cluster thickest around Budapest — 66 within a 100 km day trip, then Székesfehérvár (66) and Kecskemét (37). The northernmost is Melczer Mansion in Alsókéked (Kéked), the southernmost Siklós Castle — about 378 km apart.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Budapest · Castles near Székesfehérvár · Castles near Miskolc · Castles near Kecskemét · Castles near Nyíregyháza.

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When they were built

Of the 135 landmarks mapped in Hungary, 50 carry a sourced founding date. Most were founded in the 19th century — 15 of them. 18 predate 1500 and 30 were built after 1700.

All 135 castles in Hungary

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Hungary?

The Castlemap atlas maps 135 landmarks (81 castles · 5 fortresses · 29 palaces & châteaux · 20 ruins) in Hungary — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Hungary?

Buda Castle, ranked #76 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 13th century.

What is the oldest castle in Hungary?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Hungary is Castle of Eger, founded c. 1250. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Where are most of the castles in Hungary?

They cluster thickest around Budapest — 66 of the atlas's landmarks within 100 km, then Székesfehérvár (66) and Kecskemét (37).

Which castles in Hungary are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Per Wikidata, 1 of the mapped landmarks holds a UNESCO World Heritage designation — inscribed in its own right or as part of an inscribed ensemble: Buda Castle.

How many castles are there in Hungary?

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.