Tűztorony

About the museum

The cylindrical lower part of the 48-metre Tűztorony (Fire Tower), rising at the south-western end of the castle, is probably medieval; its date of construction is not known. On 17th-century drawings of the castle a stocky tower still stands on the spot, and beside it the castle's corner bastion was built around 1660. The 1810 Mór earthquake damaged the tower; the town council considered demolishing it, but the Veszprém nobility opposed this.

The tower was heightened in late Baroque style between 1811 and 1814 to plans by Tumler Henrik, and received a circular balcony for the watchman who observed day and night; from then on a fire watch lived in it, hence the name Vigyázótorony (Watch Tower). Its last major repair was in 1984. The clock of the tower plays Csermák Antal's Verbunkos on the hour, and the circular balcony offers a fine view of the districts of Veszprém.

Highlights

• 48-metre tower in the Veszprém castle
• View from the circular balcony over the districts of Veszprém
• The clock plays Csermák Antal's Verbunkos every hour

Operated by

Laczkó Dezső Múzeum

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children under 6, persons with disabilities and one companion, teachers and visitors over 70 (EEA citizens). On national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October) everyone can enter free of charge, but a technical ticket (HUF 300) must be bought. On the third Saturday of every month, those under 26 and accompanying relatives enter free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Tűztorony can be visited only at one's own risk.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The tower stands in Veszprém Castle, at the end of Vár utca; the entrance is from inside the castle.

Amenities & dining

Várkapu Ajándékbolt at Vár utca 4.

Events & venue rental

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