Drégely Castle
Drégely Castle (Hungarian: Drégely vára) is a 13th-century hilltop castle in Nógrád County, Hungary. It is in ruins, but being restored.
| Drégely Castle | |
|---|---|
Drégely Vára | |
| Part of Hungarian border castle system | |
| near Drégelypalánk, Nógrád County, Hungary | |
Aerial photo of the castle ruins from the northwest | |
Drégely Castle | |
| Coordinates | 48.016783°N 19.033544°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Drégely Foundation |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | late 13th Century |
| Built by | probably Hunt-Poznon family |
| In use | until 1575 (as watchpost) |
| Materials | Stone |
| Demolished | 1552 |
| Battles/wars | 1552 – Razed by Ali Pasha |
| Events | 1990 – Restoration started |
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