EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 8 MIN
Kőszeg: Bells, Siege, and the Highest Hill
from Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács · host Bence Kovács
Bence moves from the Őrség to Kőszeg, exploring the 1532 siege legacy, the baroque old town, hiking Írottkő, and tasting local wine. Practical costs and the everyday rhythm of a Hungarian border town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Jurisics Square, Jurisics Castle, Heroes' Gate, St. James Church, St. Emeric Church, Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, Benedict Hotel, Kék Huszár Vendéglő. Covered: Siege of 1532 and Jurisics legacy, Baroque old town and landmarks, Hiking Írottkő and cross-border nature, Local food and wine culture, Cost of living in a Hungarian border town, Practical travel logistics and transit. Chapters:00:00 Benedict Hotel01:30 Jurisics Square02:35 Heroes' Gate04:07 St. James Church05:19 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum06:39 Boszorkánykonyha07:54 Museum interior, hushed voices A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Koszeg #HungaryTravel #JurisicsCastle #WesternHungary #IrottkoHike #KoszegOldTown #HungarianHistory #TravelVlog #BorderTown #HungarianWine #GoldenUnicornPharmacy #KoszegCastle #AutumnInHungary #VasCounty #HungarianFood #SlowTravel #MedievalHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/
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