Drégely Castle
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Drégely Castle (Hungarian: Drégely vára) is a 13th-century hilltop castle in Nógrád County, Hungary. It is in ruins, but being restored.
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Drégely Castle | |
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Drégely Vára | |
Part of Hungarian border castle system | |
near Drégelypalánk, Nógrád County, Hungary | |
Coordinates | 48.016783°N 19.033544°E / 48.016783; 19.033544 |
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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