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Distance: 45.23km

KRASNA HORKA Castle

Krásnohorské Podhradie (area: Slovak Karst, region: Gemer, District: Rožňava)

The castle that is a national culture heritage lies 8 kilometres from Roznava, near the village Krasnohorske Podhradie. Originally Gothic castle from the 14th century towers of the high steep conic hill. It was rebuilt into a fort in Renaissance style, later on into presentable residence of nobility. Until 1812 the castle was inhabited. The last owner Dionyz Andrassy turned the place to a family museum and since 1906 it has been open to public. A part of Krasna Horka Castle is a mausoleum at eastern...

Distance: 46.95km

BETLIAR Chateau

Betliar (area: Revúcka vrchovina, region: Gemer, District: Rožňava)

This chateau is a dominant object of Betliar village, which is located 10 kilometres on the North of the district town of Roznava. History of the chateau is connected with two important yeoman and noble families - the Bebeks and the Andrassys. The Bebeks built the core of the chateau in the 15th century. Later, in the beginning of the 18th century it became one of many noble residences of Andrassy family and it stayed that way until 1945. The chateau was rebuilt several times during its existence....

Distance: 55.63km

Filakovo Castle

Fiľakovo (area: Vepor Mountains, region: Novohrad, District: Lučenec)

Filakovo Castle was a medieval castle whose ruins are overlooking the town Fiľakovo. The first written mention of the castle is from 1242, where it says that the castle resisted Tartar invasions. It has several owners, including Matthew III Csák. In the 12th century, the original castle consists of square tower, perimeter wall with the palace on the southwest side and probably mound with palisades. During the reconstruction in 1551 the castle was expanded to the middle castle with a pair of...

Distance: 57.40km

PREDNÁ HORA CHATEAU

Muráň (area: Muran Plateau, region: Gemer, District: Revúca)

Distance: 60.90km

ŠOMOŠKA CASTLE

Radzovce (region: Novohrad, District: Lučenec)

Šomoška Castle built of unconventional hexagonal basalt columns is unique among the Slovak castles. Its scenic beauty ranks it among the most beautiful castles in Slovakia. It is located on the Hungarian border above the Hungarian village Somoskő. The castle was built in the early 14th century by Kacsics Dynasty. In 1323 King Charles-Robert donated castle to Thomas Széczényi. During his era, the castle was a bustling centre of social life. The original base of the castle was a building...