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Estergon Castle (Hungarian: Esztergomi vár) is a multi-layered structure situated on a steep hill overlooking the Danube River in northwestern Hungary, having served throughout history as a military, administrative, religious, and cultural center. During the Middle Ages, Estergon was the political and religious heart of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the 16th century, it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and incorporated into its administrative system, acquiring a new character in its architecture