Sümeg Castle

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Sümeg

The Sümeg [ ʃymeɡi var] castle is located in Hungary on a hill above the town Sümeg in Veszprém county, about 20 kilometers north of Lake Balaton.

History

In the second half of the 13th century, it was built as a gift from King Stephen V of Hungary to the bishopric of Veszprém and initially consisted of only one tower, cistern and some other premises. It was first mentioned in the year 1301. Under Bishop Albert Vetési the castle was further expanded in the 15th century.

After the fall of Veszprém ( 1552) Sümeg residence of the bishop and the castle was enlarged again. On the northeast side of the bishop András Kövessy built a cannon bastion that is still named after him.

The castle played an important role during the period of expansion of the Ottoman Empire. Although she was besieged several times, but could never be conquered by the attackers. The returning of the lost battle of Szentgotthárd Turkish troops took the city and put them and the castle on fire. Under Bishop István Sennyei the castle was repaired.

During the Rákóczi War of Independence (1703-1711), the castle was captured by the rebels, but was recaptured in 1709 by imperial troops. In 1726 she was again set on fire, and the gates were blown up there.

Today

In the years leading up to the fall of the Iron Curtain, the condition of the castle has very deteriorated.

In 1989, the current captain of the castle was the operating law and turned it into a tourist destination. There will be jousting and " medieval dinners " instead. From the back made-up castle walls one has a very good view of the surrounding countryside. The castle was now, entirely renovated by the help of Norwegian investors and rehabilitated.

Gallery

Front gate of the castle Sümeg

Chapel at the castle Sümeg

Courtyard of the castle Sümeg

Courtyard of the castle Sümeg

Jousting in the courtyard of the castle

Forge of Sümeg