Visegrad Castle

13th century1259Hungary

CountryHungary

RegionPest County

Period13th century

Year Built1259

About Visegrad Castle

The summer residence of King Matthias Corvinus. The Renaissance palace rivaled any in Europe. The Danube Bend views from the citadel are spectacular. The castle was destroyed by the Turks and rebuilt.

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