Hollókői vár
The 13th-century castle above the Ófalu (Old Village) of Hollókő, with a panoptikum, an armoury, furnished rooms and the Öregtorony.
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About the museum
The oldest part of the castle, the Öregtorony (Old Tower), was built after the Mongol invasion of 1241–42, after the 1260s, on the orders of I. Péter of the Kacsics clan; later a high stone wall and a palace wing were built around it. In 1312, after the Battle of Rozgony, Károly Róbert had the castle besieged in vain; in 1313 it was granted to Szécsényi Tamás. At the end of the 14th century the Szécsényis created a storey, a knights' hall, a chapel and living rooms; in the time of King Mátyás the Guthi Országh and Losonczi families extended the palace wing in Renaissance style. From 1552 it was under Ottoman rule; it was recaptured in 1593, but in 1663 the Ottomans took it again.
Highlights
- Panoptikum in the Kacsics-terem
- Armoury with weapons from the 11th to 16th centuries
- 13th-century living room and dining room
- Medieval kitchen and bathhouse
- Öregtorony with a glass floor
Permanent exhibitions
- Panoptikum – Kacsics-terem – Seven figures show the lord of the 13th-century castle and his family receiving guests, in period costume.
- Fegyverterem – Hand weapons from the 11th to 16th centuries, heraldic shields and enlarged images from the Képes Krónika (Illuminated Chronicle).
- 13. századi lakószoba és ebédlő – Carved furniture, a cupboard-type bed and the dining room, which today also serves as a community space.
- Konyha és fürdőház – Medieval kitchen utensils and ingredients.
- Öregtorony – The oldest building in the castle, with objects, weapons and documents visible through a glass floor.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,000 |
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| Reduced | HUF 2,000students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Admission is free up to the age of six. |
| Seniors | HUF 2,000 |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 2,000 |
| Groups | –Every 10th person enters free of charge. |
| Families | HUF 9,0002 adults and 2 children; each additional child HUF 1,500. |
The exhibitions can be visited free of charge with the castle admission ticket. Admission is free with a teacher's card.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | HUF 9,000 · 2 adults and 2 children; each additional child HUF 1,500. |
- Family tours & workshops
A siege game, castle guide, castle games and birthday programmes can also be booked.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Programmes and groups can be arranged at varholloko@gmail.com or +36 30 597 8952. The castle can also be visited with a dog, on a leash. |
