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Distance: 27.00kmChateau in Turcianska Stiavnicka Sučany

Chateau in Turcianska Stiavnicka

Sučany (area: Little Fatra, region: Turiec, District: Martin)

The Renaissance mansion in Turčianska Štiavnička was built in the second half of the 16th century, modified in the Baroque-Classicist style. At the beginning of the 1990s, extensive reconstruction began, but it has not yet been completed. At present, the manor house is not accessible to the public and is gradually deteriorating. The mansion also includes an extensive English park with a winter garden, lakes and rare trees. The park, which continuously grows into the surrounding forests, keeps...

Distance: 30.73kmLIETAVA CASTLE Lietavská Svinná - Babkov

LIETAVA CASTLE

Lietavská Svinná - Babkov (area: Súľov Mountains, region: Upper Povazie, District: Žilina)

The castle was built in the second half of the 13th century, the first reference about it dates back to 1318. In the second half of the 16th century it was gained by the Thurzos and they owned it till its downfall in the years 1698-1770. Since that time, it has continuously run riot. The fortifications, the walls of the donjon, remainders of palaces for living and of the chapel have been preserved. At the beginning of the 18th century the castle burnt down, it lost its defensive function and it...

Distance: 30.92kmSTREČNO Castle Strečno

STREČNO Castle

Strečno (area: Little Fatra, region: Upper Povazie, District: Žilina)

The romantic ruins of the Strečno castle dominate above the ribbon of the river Váh as the symbol of feudal powers on the middle part of the river Váh. Although being in ruins already for three centuries, its preserved architecture is proof of development of mediaeval fortress from the period of Gothic until the period of Baroque. Although the history of the castle began only in the middle of the 14th century, the first inhabitants came here far earlier – the archaeological findings proved...

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Distance: 37.20kmBojnice Castle Bojnice

Bojnice Castle

Bojnice (area: Strazov Mountains, region: Upper Neutra, District: Prievidza)

Bojnice Castle belongs to the most beautiful and the most visited castles in Central Europe. It is sought after by many visitors from all around the world. The castle is towering at the foot of Strazov Uplands on a travertine hill above the town Bojnice. It is one of the oldest and the most important castles in Slovakia. The first written note of its existence comes back to 1113, it was found in a document of Zobor abbey. Bojnice Castle is a national culture heritage and a residence of museum....

Distance: 37.22kmChateau Krasnany Varín

Chateau Krasnany

Varín (area: Little Fatra, region: Upper Povazie, District: Žilina)

Distance: 40.52kmBUDATIN Castle Žilina

BUDATIN Castle

Žilina (area: Súľov Mountains, region: Upper Povazie, District: Žilina)

Budatin Castle is a historical and architectonical site in Zilina. It was built in the second half of the 13th century. In past it used to be a water castle protected by river streams and water dams. The oldest part of the castle is residential Romanesque tower used by Matus Cak Trenciansky. In the beginning of the 14th century during his reign the tower was fortified and one-wing castle was built. After 1545 the castle was rebuilt in Renaissance style and later amended with Baroque changes. The...

Distance: 40.53kmHRIČOV Castle Dolný Hričov

HRIČOV Castle

Dolný Hričov (area: Maple Mountains, region: Upper Povazie, District: Žilina)

The ruins of the castle perk on the steep hill above Hričovské Podhradie. Originally, it was a Roman royal castle that stood at the road along the river Váh already before the Tatar invasion. It has been famous since 1265. It has been built on steep rangy rocky hill, on the left bank of the river Váh and it belongs among the oldest castles on the middle part of Váh. The castle is rather small and it is being built into the rocky uneven terrain. The first written reference about settlement on...

Distance: 42.22kmKremnica Castle Kremnica

Kremnica Castle

Kremnica (area: Kremnica Mountains, region: Pohronie, District: Žiar nad Hronom)

Town castle Kremnica is the complex of buildings built and fortified in 13th - 15th century. The building of St. Katharine Church is dominant; it was built in Gothic style. In present time the castle is the residence of Coin and Medal Museum. Exposures: Baroque sculptures Kremnica bells Town defence Archaeological researches of the castle Opening hours June to September (Tuesday - Sunday) 08.30 - 12.00  13.00 - 17.30 October to May (Tuesday...

Distance: 44.67kmBytča Manor house Bytča

Bytča Manor house

Bytča (area: Maple Mountains, region: Upper Povazie, District: Bytča)

Renaissance mansion in the city centre of Bytča is one of the most important and architecturally most impressive feudal settlements in Slovakia. The National Cultural Monument consists of a Renaissance palace so-called Wedding Palace as well as economic and residential buildings. Originally there was a small castle built in the 13th century, belonging to the Bishopric of Nitra. In 1563 Francis Turzo took possession of the Bytča estate together with the castle. He built on the site of an old...

Distance: 48.85kmManor House RADOĽA Radoľa

Manor House RADOĽA

Radoľa (area: Kysucká vrchovina, region: Kysuce, District: Kysucké Nové Mesto)

Distance: 49.66kmBanská Bystrica Town Castle Banská Bystrica

Banská Bystrica Town Castle

Banská Bystrica (area: Kremnica Mountains, region: Upper Hron River , District: Banská Bystrica)

The town castle was once formed by several ancient buildings in the central Slovakian metropolis Banská Bystrica. Its task was to protect the income proceedings of copper and silver mining for the royal treasury. The town castle was built gradually. The parish church was built as the first structure in the 13th century and fortifications were added to it in the 15th century. Earth ramparts and palisades were later replaced by tall stone walls fortified by bastions and a water dike. In the 16th...

Distance: 54.37kmLikava Castle Ruins and Museum Likavka

Likava Castle Ruins and Museum

Likavka (area: Choč Mountains, region: Liptov, District: Ružomberok)

The ruins of the Likava Castle tower above the village Likavka near the town of Ruzomberok in the Liptov Region. The first written reference comes from the first half of the 14th century, but it is likely that it was built back in 12th to 13th century. The castle originally served to guard the trade route from the region of the river Váh (Považie) to Orava continuing to Poland. The castle consists only of walls built on the highest point of the rock. Last period of the expansion of the castle...

Distance: 56.62kmĽUPČA Castle Slovenská Ľupča

ĽUPČA Castle

Slovenská Ľupča (area: Low Tatras, region: Upper Hron River , District: Banská Bystrica)

The castle was founded before 1250 and was originally used by king's family as a hunting residence. Later the castle changed the owners who adjusted it into their needs. Many additional and rebuilt parts show the evidence of it. While amendment work in the 17th century the courtyard was supplemented by arcades and arches in the rooms were changed. At that period the castle was residence of Lupca nobility. The property was changed into an orphanage after the fire in 1860, and during the last regime...

Distance: 59.42kmŽIAR NAD HRONOM MANSION Žiar nad Hronom

ŽIAR NAD HRONOM MANSION

Žiar nad Hronom (area: Tekov, region: Pohronie, District: Žiar nad Hronom)

Distance: 60.84kmWater Castle in Hronsek, Renaissance mansion Hronsek

Water Castle in Hronsek, Renaissance mansion

Hronsek (area: Kremnica Mountains, region: Upper Hron River , District: Banská Bystrica)