Kőszeg

Also known as Köszeg, Koszeg, Güns, Küseg, Kiseg, Ginsium

Kőszeg (; ; ; ; ) is a town in Vas County, Hungary. The town is known for its historical character.

Key facts

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History
Medieval Period
Little War in Hungary
Early Modern Period
World War II and the Holocaust
Communist Period
After Communism
Demographics
Sights of interest
Sport
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
Gallery
References
External links

Kőszeg (; ; ; ; ) is a town in Vas County, Hungary. The town is known for its historical character.

== History == ===Medieval Period=== The origins of the only free royal town in the historical garrison county of Vas (Eisenburg) go back to the third quarter of the thirteenth century. It was founded by the Kőszegi family, a branch of the Héder clan, who had settled in Hungary in 1157 AD.