Szyumeg Fortress

Szyumeg Fortress (Hungarian Shomer) is a fortress in the city of Vesprem, Hungary. The fortress is one of the most important preserved medieval fortresses in Hungary.

Vesprem is an ancient city and one of the largest cities in Hungary, located on the banks of the Danube River, 85 km from Budapest. It was founded in the 7th century. In the Middle Ages it was the center of the episcopal diocese. The city was at the intersection of trade routes leading to Byzantium and Rome and was important for the whole region. Schümega Castle was built in the 14th century and was part of a fortified city wall. Its towers were built as defensive structures with several protrusions to repel the attack. The castle was destroyed in 1612 or 1613, during the siege of the fortress by Ottoman troops. The castle has since been restored.

You can get to the fortress by bus or bicycle, which go through the city. Entrance fee: 3 euros adult ticket, 2 euros child. It is also worth noting that the church of St. Martin (Cosicek Viktoria) is located on the territory of the castle.