Uhrovec Castle
back to Attractions UhrovecUhrovec - area: Strazov Mountains - region: Upper Neutra
Type of interest: Ruins of castles and forts
Uhrovec Castle ruins, towering at a height of 590 metres above sea level, on the side ridge of Nitricka Hills, located near the village Uhrovské Podhradie.
The castle probably dates from the 13th century. It can be assumed that Matus Cak was involved in the construction development of the castle. In 1389 Emperor Sigismund donated the castle and vast possessions to Ctibor from Ctiborice, the richest tycoon of Western Slovakia, which extended the castle.
In the 15th and 16th centuries the proprietary disputes were led and the castle frequently changed owners until it was gained by noble family Zay. In the Renaissance the castle stood aside from the centres of major hostilities. Castle avoided Turkish conquests as well as internal unrests that severely affected the surrounding territory. Zay Family focused their life in a comfortable and monumentally laid mansion in Uhrovec and they keep only the guard and farm buildings in the castle. It was gradually turned into a ruin. In the 18th century, the castle slowly lost importance, as the owners did not dwelt there.
In 2004 a part of the masonry disturbed with erosion that changed storied building towering front of the gate had fallen. Today, the Foundation for Cultural Heritage Preservation is interested in rescuing the ruins of the castle.
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Address | Uhrovské Podhradie, 956 41 Uhrovec |
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Phone | Show contacts |
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GPS | N48.7543° E18.3913° |
Date of last change | 07. 05. 2020 |
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