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Gyula Castle

TIME : 2016/2/18 20:14:25

Gyula Castle, overlooking a picturesque moat, was originally built in the mid-15th century but has been expanded and renovated many times over the centuries. Two dozen rooms are done up as medieval living quarters; in the vaulted former chapel there's a small museum tracing the history of the castle and city. Much attention is paid to the Ottoman Turks and the weapons used to finally fend them off. Like any self-respecting castle, there’s a wall two to three metres thick to wander along, a tower to climb and a dungeon to explore.