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Kőszeg Castle, also called Jurisics Castle, is a fortified complex in the town of Kőszeg near Hungary's western border. It is associated with the 1532 Ottoman campaign, when the garrison commanded by Nikola Jurišić resisted an army advancing under Sultan Suleiman I. The castle's history reflects the strategic importance of the frontier between the Habsburg lands and the Ottoman Empire, and its surviving structures include walls, towers, and an inner courtyard.
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How good is Kőszeg Castle?
Kőszeg Castle scores 6.44/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Fortress category.
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