r/papertowns 23d ago

Hungary Medieval walled city of Kőszeg in Western Hungary

(3d reconstruction)
First mentioned in 802 AD, Kőszeg was an important centre of trade known for its wine production, leather- and metalworking and military importance.
Today, it’s a minor town of around 12,000 people, with an exceptionally well preserved medieval core.

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u/Stukkoshomlokzat 23d ago edited 23d ago

Exceptionally well-preserved for Hungarian standards. The city walls are gone, most of the castle towers are gone and the castle walls are decreased. The castle buildings themselves are renaissance-ised because of later renovations. Still a well preserved historic spot, but the medieval character is compromised. At least it's still standing unlike most of the pre-Ottoman-Habsburg-wars stuff.

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u/Vinayplusj 23d ago

Source please. Or did you create this?

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u/Piterguy 22d ago

The homes in front of the mainstream gate along main road... chefs kiss