Beyond written records and archaeological findings, the memory of Egerszeg Castle is preserved by a commemorative plaque, the name of Várkör Street which curves in an L-shape around the courthouse and prison complex and a precisely crafted scale model displayed on Mindszenty Square.

Zalaegerszeg was first mentioned in written documents in 1247, yet its earliest known visual depiction is much younger. Around 1640, the military engineer Johannes Ledentu created an engraving of the Egerszeg fortress, which stands as the first illustration of the town.

This engraving served as the inspiration for the castle model inaugurated on the 770th anniversary of the city’s first written reference. The artwork on Mindszenty Square was created by Ferenc Farkas, a sculptor honoured with the Zalaegerszeg Award. The model invites visitors on a journey through time, offering a glimpse of what this part of the city looked like centuries ago, as it stands on the former site of the original fortress. In addition to the inner and outer defensive walls, the model clearly depicts the residential and agricultural buildings that once stood here.

Learn more about Egerszeg’s former castle, and if you wish to discover today’s cityscape, be sure to visit the City Model installed on the square in front of City Hall, showcasing the contemporary streets and architecture of Zalaegerszeg.