Komárno Fortress

Description

Komárno castle became the main supporting point of the defensive system constructed against the Turks, after they occupied Buda and Esztergom in the years 1541-1543. The fortress of Komárno is the one of the largest bastion fortifications in Central Europe. It was built in 1546-1557 to the grounds of the 13th century castle.

Castles and fortifications in Slovakia All sites in Komárno

Address
Elektrárenská cesta 6, Komárno, Slovakia

Established
1541-1543

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