We would like to inform our visitors that as of April 23, our office and ticket office have moved to a new premises right in our Fortress, just behind the main entrance in the Barracks Building.
The ticket office opens 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to the website dedicated to the biggest historic monument in the city of Komárno – national cultural monument, the „Fortress“.
This unique fortified building is the most expansive system of fortifications in Central Europe, which is situated both in the Slovak Republic and in Hungary. The oldest part, the so-called Old Fortress, was built in the 16th century on the site of the former mediaeval castle. In the 17th century it was expanded by the so-called New Fortress. After the two devastating earthquakes in the 18th century, the Fortress lost its military character. However, due to the military expedition of the French Emperor Napoleon I, it was restored, upgraded and expanded to the largest fortification system of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the beginning of the 19th century, which, if necessary, could accommodate 200,000 soldiers.
The military function of the Fortress was preserved long after the fall of the Monarchy. In 2003, it became the property of the Town of Komárno. Since then, it has been gradually restored and its gates are open to the general public all year round.
| Monday | tours only for pre-booked groups of more than 15 people |
| Tuesday – Friday | 9:00, 11:00 a 14:00 |
| Saturday: | 11:00, 14:00 |
| Sunday: | tours only for pre-booked groups of more than 15 people |
| Easter Friday, Saturday and Monday: | 11:00 a 14:00 |
| April 28: Old Fortress Day | free admission from 9:00 to 16:00 guided guided tour at 11:00 and 14:00 |
| 1. a 8. May: | 11:00 a 14:00 (except Sundays) |
The complete chart of opening hours available HERE
We would like to invite you to a unique concert of the Hungarian singer Azahriah in our Fortress 3. August 2024.
We would like to inform our visitors that as of April 23, our office and ticket office have moved to a new premises right in our Fortress, just behind the main entrance in the Barracks Building.
The ticket office opens 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
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