Castles & Ruins of Slovakia – slovakia.com
Castles & Ruins of Slovakia | Strečno. It’s impossible to overlook the ruins of a castle on a rocky cliff above the river Vah on the road from Žilina to Martin. The small castle, defender toll station, has become the best fortified castle of the area. 2729 likes.
Spiš Castle – slovakia.com
Spiš Castle. In the lands of Spis, the north-western region of Eastern Slovakia, large castle is standing proudly on the hill above the plebs. The Spis Castle was build some 900 years ago, in the 12th century, on the site of an earlier castle.
Devín Castle – slovakia.com
Devín Castle. 11075. The well-preserved ruin is noted for a marvellous geographical position, offering terrific panorama views upon the confluence of Danube and Morava rivers. When in Bratislava, don’t miss the trip to the castle of Devin!
Beckov Castle – slovakia.com
Standing on a steep high cliff above Vah – the longest river of Slovakia, magnificent ruins of Beckov castle are a dominant feature on the horizon. Beckov Castle is one of the oldest castles (1208!) of former Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Strečno Castle – slovakia.com
The small castle, defender toll station, has become the best fortified castle of the area. Very nicely preserved ruin with lots of attractive and interesting events all year round, Strecno castle tirelessly oversees the narrow gorge of the river Vah near Zilina.
Bratislava Castle – slovakia.com
Bratislava Castle, the landmark overlooking the Capital, was built in the 9th century. As an agelong symbol of the city, it proudly stands on the hill above Danube river. Eleven kings and eight queens were crowned in Bratislava in the past.
Čachtice Castle – slovakia.com
Ideally located ruin of “the mysterious castle in the Carpathian Mountains” was made famous particullary because of its last resident, chatelaine Elizabeth Bathory. Today the picturesque ruin offers a nice panoramic view, great for photographing and a nice walk (from Čachtice along the yellow-marked hiking path or from Višňové along ...
Bojnice Castle – slovakia.com
Romantic fairy-tale Bojnice Castle is one of the most visited and most attractive castles in central Europe. The Chateau is located near Prievidza, on the edge of the Strážovské vrchy mountains over the town of Bojnice. The chateau houses a museum of art and history.
Červený kameň (Red Stone Castle) – slovakia.com
Jan 17, 2022 — Site of a medieval castle that was gradually pulled down, Cerveny Kamen (pronounced CHER-ven-ee KAH-men) retains that castle’s name (from “Rothstein” in German, meaning “red stone”).
Fortified monastery Bzovík – slovakia.com
Fortified monastery Bzovík. Near the town of Krupina there is a freely accessible monastery, that can be visited with smaller children. Only ruins have been preserved, which is ideal for adventurous discovery. Bzovík Castle is located directly in the village of the same name.