Dungeon Visitor Center
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The Human Behind Bars Exhibition Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center 14 cells, 14 destinies – prison lives within the walls of Veszprém Dungeon.
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Beatification of Mária Magdolna Bódi | Humanity in Inhumanity Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Faith, courage, solidarity – a true story in the Dungeon
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Beatification of Mária Magdolna Bódi | József Mindszenty in prison Culture and Art Faith, courage, solidarity – a true story from the castle prison in Veszprém.
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Then and now | Hungarians in Margat Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Secrets of Margat Castle – exhibition and guided tour with Dezső Franta
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In the footsteps of King Andrew II, Hungarians in Margat Leisure, Sights Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Andrew II and the journey of the Hungarian crusaders – lecture on Margat Castle
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Persecuted large landowners | My father was a kulak 2. Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center The second event in our series deals with the tragedy of the Hungarian middle class and the fate of those who were declared kulaks.
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Creepy crimes Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Unusual stories, unusual locations, unusual topics.
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From Palace to Prison Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Guided walk from the Archbishop's Palace to the Castle Prison Visitor Center on the anniversary of József Mindszenty's imprisonment. We explore the personal aspects of József Mindszenty's bishopric in Veszprém with archivist Tibor Varga, an expert on the subject.
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Imprisoned with Mindszenty – ordination in prison Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center A guided tour through the Court building to the Dungeon Visitor Center, where Bishop József Mindszenty of Veszprém ordained 10 priests from the diocese on December 7, 1944, and 6 priests from Transylvania on December 10. The commemorative walk will be led by Dr. György Udvardy, Metropolitan Archbishop of Veszprém.
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Family history search – morning Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Meet legendary outlaws, heroes of freedom fights, and notorious criminals.
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Creepy crimes Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Unusual stories, unusual locations, unusual topics.
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Family history research in the afternoon Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Meet legendary outlaws, heroes of freedom fights, and notorious criminals.
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The "German question" Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center From Volksbund to Tiszalök: the ordeal of Germans in Hungary. January 2026 will mark 80 years since the first train carrying German families sentenced to deportation from Hungary departed, but the violations of their rights had begun even earlier. Our guest speakers are historian Professor Sándor Őze and Barbara Bank, member of NEB.
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Family history research - February Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Meet legendary outlaws, heroes of freedom fights, and notorious criminals.
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Creepy crimes Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Unusual stories, unusual locations, unusual topics.
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MISSING LIVES Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center As the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Communism approaches, we bow our heads in memory of the victims in the courtyard of the Veszprém Regional Court, at the site of the executions, then in the Dungeon and in the cellar exhibition of Ruttner House.
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I have nothing Left to Do Here Culture and Art Veszprém, Ruttner House
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IN SHAPE EVEN WHILE IN PRISON – Extreme Workouts Behind Bars Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center STAY IN SHAPE EVEN IN PRISON – Are you brave enough to try out the castle dungeon’s gyms? Are you ready for an unconventional workout where discipline radiates from the very walls? Now’s your chance to test your strength where, in the past, only perseverance could help!
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Humanity in Inhumanity - Themed Guided Tour Holidays Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Faith, courage, solidarity—a true story from within the walls of the Dungeon. In an era when injustice reigned, there were those who refused to bow down. József Mindszenty and his priests were imprisoned, yet they preserved their faith and humanity. Discover their story!
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In the Footsteps of the Outlaws - A Family Treasure Hunt Holidays Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Join us on an exciting family journey through time—where history comes to life and every step is a new discovery!
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In the Footsteps of Famous Outlaws – A Family Treasure Hunt Holidays Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Step into a world of crimes and secrets—and investigate the crime scene! This experience isn’t about passive listening: here, YOU and your family become real detectives, unraveling the exciting mysteries of the past based on clues found in the exhibition.
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Tracing Great Escapes - A Family Treasure Hunt Holidays Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center How can you escape from a dungeon? Use the information and historical sources hidden throughout the exhibition to discover how investigations were conducted and what life was like behind prison walls. Join us on an exciting journey through time, where you can explore the past in a fun and interactive way.
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In the Footsteps of Famous Outlaws - A Family Treasure Hunt Holidays Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Step into a world of crimes and secrets—and investigate the crime scene! This experience isn’t about passive listening: here, YOU and your family become real detectives, unraveling the exciting mysteries of the past based on clues found in the exhibition.
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Chilling Crimes - Themed Guided Tours Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Unusual stories, in an unusual setting, on unusual topics. During the guided tour, visitors were able to learn about interesting local criminal cases and the stories of prison inmates with the help of a staff member who had participated in the investigations.
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Jail for Bravery Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center The story of a conscientious public servant. The legacy of Kálmán Várbíró, district clerk of Tósokberénd, as remembered by his son and the community.
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THE STRUGGLE FOR SOULS - Church Communities in the 1960s Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center THE STRUGGLE FOR SOULS – An exhibition titled “Church Youth Communities in One-Party State Hungary in the Long 1960s (1958–1973)” and a book launch for Signs of Life, organized by the National Remembrance Committee (NEB)
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THE STRUGGLE FOR SOULS - Youth Communities in the 1960s Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center THE STRUGGLE FOR SOULS – An exhibition titled “Church Youth Communities in One-Party State Hungary in the Long 1960s (1958–1973)” and a book launch for *Signs of Life*, organized by the National Remembrance Committee (NEB)
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SIGNS OF LIFE - Church Communities in the Late 1960s Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Presentation of the collection of essays titled “Signs of Life: Small Church Communities in the Late 1960s”
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The Whiskey Man Returns to the Dungeon Experience Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center The Whiskey Man Returns to the Dungeon. On June 7, 2026, the Dungeon Visitor Center will once again welcome Attila Ambrus. Join us for a subjective guided tour and an open-minded discussion.
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: Zoé Szilágyi - Art Sets You Free Culture and Art Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Headstrong, passionate, critical, outspoken. And a woman. Zoé Éva Szilágyi is a well-known figure in Veszprém. She is well-known, but not recognized in Veszprém. Yet she paints, blogs, draws, and writes poetry. And she tries to stay alive. As a true outsider, she tries to reinvent herself day after day.
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: Guided tour of "The Human Behind Bars" exhibition Business and Professional Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Guided tour of "The Human Behind Bars" exhibition at the Dungeon Visitor Center—a tour that offers so much more than a self-guided visit, as our staff will enrich the experience with stories you’ve probably never heard before.
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: A Walk Through the Sites Featured in the Dungeon Exhibition Experience Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center A walk through the sites featured in the Veszprém section of the Dungeon Exhibition.
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: Prison Food & Prison Stories Business and Professional Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Prison food. It’s a term we’ve all heard before—and perhaps even used when describing our own less-than-stellar dining experiences. But what is it really like? A discussion, followed by a tasting.
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: Guided tour of "The Human Behind Bars" exhibition II Business and Professional Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center Guided tour of "The Human Behind Bars" exhibition at the Dungeon Visitor Center—a tour that offers so much more than a self-guided visit, as our staff will enrich the experience with stories you’ve probably never heard before.
- Monday
- 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 - 18:00
Dungeon Visitor Center
- Address
- Veszprém, Jókai Mór u. 8
- Phone
- +36-30-2564729
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://varbortonveszprem.hu/en
8 Jókai St, Veszprém (land title No. 199) - Ruttner House is a nationally protected monument building that stood unused until now. The aim of the development was to renovate the building and to use it as an exhibition space, hostel-type accommodation, as well as to build a lift and a visitor centre to provide access to the dungeon. This objective has been fully achieved.
The project has been completed successfully, both physically and financially. The planned investment is aimed primarily at the younger generation. The planned development of the property concerned will provide a venue worthy of the program, which will contribute to the creation of a modern urban environment in the center of Veszprém, also in the long term after the European Capital of Culture year.
The Human Behind Bars exhibition is part of the 'Dungeon Visitor Center'. Access to the Visitor Center is via lift from the 'Gift Shop, Ticket Office and Hostel' in Ruttner House at 8 Jókai Street, and from Sziklay János Street via the Castle Wall Walkway. The Dungeon Visitor Center development consists of three elements: the exhibition (The Human Behind Bars), the entrance ('Gift Shop, Ticket Office and Hostel') and the exit ('Castle Wall Walkway').