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Spis Castle Spišské Podhradie

Spis Castle

Spišské Podhradie (area: Levoca Mountains, region: Spis)

Massive ruins of Spis Castle are lying on the travertine hill of 634 metres above Spis settlement around the castle. The ruins are the largest in Slovakia as well as in Central Europe. Although the first historical notes about the castle come back to the year 1120, archaeological evidence proves a settlement on the castle hill already in the 4th century BC. It was a district centre castle in the 12th century. In the first half of the 13th century there were protective stone forts around the castle acropolis. The fortification saved the castle against Tartars attacks in 1241. In that time Romanesque...

Dobšinská Ice Cave Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (Dobsinska Ice Cave)

Dobšinská Ice Cave

Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (Dobsinska Ice Cave) (area: Slovak Paradise, region: Gemer)

The Dobšinská Ice Cave is situated in the Spiš-Gemer karst, in the national nature reserve Stratená, and by the character of glaciation belongs among the most important caves in the world. Ice fill occurs here in various forms and ice thickness reaches in some places 26 meters. The cave is located on the south-western edge of the Slovak Paradise National Park in the Spiš-Gemer karst. Cave entrance is on the northern slope of the Duča Hill at elevation of 969 m, 130 m above the bottom of the Hnilec Valley. You can get to cave from the Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa settlement in the Slovak...

Dreveník – Travertine Hill near Spiš Castle Spišské Podhradie

Dreveník – Travertine Hill near Spiš Castle

Spišské Podhradie (area: Levoca Mountains, region: Spis)

Dreveník is the largest travertine hill in Slovakia, located close to Spiš Castle. This natural monument is famous for its unique geological formations as well as its rare flora and fauna. Limestone structures created impressive cliffs, caves, and rock walls, making the area popular for hiking and climbing. Besides its natural beauty, Dreveník also has historical significance – traces of prehistoric settlement and valuable archaeological finds have been discovered here. From its plateau, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Spiš Castle and the surrounding hills.