Martin SisákTomáš Rešovský

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CASTLES

One of the largest in Central EuropeUNESCO (+ Sp. Kapitula, Sp. Podhradie,

Žehra)Built in 12th century41 426 m²About 170 000 visitors per yearLocation for films

Spiš castle

Known today as Pustý hradIts difficult access had consequence in

relocation of the Zvolen castleZvolen Castle hosts a regional branch of the

Slovak National Gallery The castle was nominated as a National

culture monument for his historic, art and architecture values

Zvolen Castle

Built in 12th centuryOriginally built as wooden fortLinden tree of King MatthiasMany ownersImitation of French castles of the Loire valleyJán Baťa

Bojnice castle

It is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia

Many scenes of the 1922 film Nosferatu were filmed here

Castle became a national monumentSurrounded by the Orava River

Orava Castle

Built in 9th century28. 5. 1811 – fire1930 – plans to complete reconstruction of

ruins or to destroy it Statue of Svätopluk on the Honorary

CourtyardCastle is still under reconstruction

Bratislava castle

Attacked by the Turks in 1544The town was set on fire while the castle was

left unharmed.Built in a Gothic styleOttomanGeneral de Souches claimed an important

victory at the Battle of Levice

Levice castle

Hill above Krásnohorské PodhradieNational Cultural Monument of SRFirst mention in 1333Built by Ákos brothers on a Trade route from

Transylvania to Košice10. March 2012 – Huge fire

Krásna Hôrka castle

Built above important gold minesIs the site of the oldest still-working mint in

the world.The castle represents a unique example of a

very well preserved fortification system in Central Europe.

Castle was converted into the St. Catherine's Church.

Kremnica castle

One of the oldest and biggest castles in Slovakia

 It was permanently settled from the Neolithic to the 4th century AD, then from the 10th to the 12th century, and finally a new castle was built in the 13th century.

This castle burned down in 1678.

Šariš castle