At 365m on Stalk Hill (Szár-hegy), Hollókő Castle commands a striking view of the surrounding hills. The fortress was built at the end of the 13th century and strengthened 200 years later. Captured by the Turks, it was not liberated until 1683 by the Polish king Jan Sobieski (r 1674–96). It was partially destroyed after the war of independence early in the 18th century but the shell is fairly intact. Climb to the top of the pentagonal keep to look out across fields and forested hills without a trace of human occupation. Exhibits inside focus on weaponry and heraldry. There's also a small wax museum.
