Holloko Castle

Hollókő Castle towers on a 400-meter-high rock in the Cserhát Mountains, overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage village of the same name. Construction of the fortress began in the second half of the 13th century, following the Mongol invasion, commissioned by the Ákos clan. Over the centuries, the castle survived several sieges and served as a strategically important border fortress in Nógrád County during the Ottoman occupation. In 1711, following the Rákóczi War of Independence, imperial troops partially destroyed it to prevent it from serving as a center of resistance. Extensive reconstruction took place at the end of the 20th century and in the 2020s, resulting in a new visitor center and interactive exhibitions. The walls offer a remarkable panorama of the Cserhát hills and the traditional architecture of the Old Village, showcasing a jewel of the medieval Hungarian castle system.

Nearby cities

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Mátraverebély

Mátraverebély is a historic village in Nógrád County, situated at the meeting point of the Mátra and Cserhát mountains.

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Bátonyterenye

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Kazár

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Parádsasvár

Parádsasvár is a prestigious gem in the Mátra Mountains, celebrated for its aristocratic heritage and centuries-old glassmaking traditions.

Kékestető

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Parád

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Mátrafüred

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History & landmarks

Szanda Castle Ruin

A medieval ruin on a volcanic peak in the Cserhát Mountains.

Somoskő Castle

An impressive castle ruin right on the border, famous for its basalt columns.

Hollókő

A traditional Palóc village preserved as a living museum.

Mátra

Mountain range in northern Hungary, home to the country's highest peak.

Nature

Galga River

A small river originating in the Cserhát and defining the Galgamente region.

Karancs

Karancs is a prominent mountain on the Hungarian-Slovak border, also known as the "Olympus of the Palóc" due to its dominant shape.

Ipoly River

A border river between Hungary and Slovakia with many meanders.

More places

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Cserhat Forest

Quiet forests among the Cserhát hills, far from mass tourism.

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Szandavar Hill

A distinctive peak with a medieval castle ruin on top.

Salgotarjan Glass Factory

A long-standing factory famous for its high-quality glass and crystal products.

Ipolytarnoc Fossils

A 'Prehistoric Pompeii' featuring fossilized footprints and prehistoric plants.

Medves Plateau

Central Europe's largest basalt plateau on the state border.

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Dregely Castle

A symbol of heroism, where Szondi and his warriors fought against the Ottoman army.

Nograd Wildlife Park

A spacious area where red deer, fallow deer, and mouflons can be observed.

Galyateto

The second highest peak of the Matra, a famous climatic resort.