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CASTLES. Martin Sisák Tomáš Rešovský III.E. Spiš castle. One of the largest in Central Europe UNESCO (+ Sp. Kapitula, Sp. Podhradie, Žehra) Built in 12th century 41 426 m² About 170 000 visitors per year Location for films. Zvolen Castle. K nown today as Pustý hrad - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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One of the largest in Central EuropeUNESCO (+ Sp. Kapitula, Sp. Podhradie,
Žehra)Built in 12th century41 426 m²About 170 000 visitors per yearLocation for films
Spiš castle
Known today as Pustý hradIts difficult access had consequence in
relocation of the Zvolen castleZvolen Castle hosts a regional branch of the
Slovak National Gallery The castle was nominated as a National
culture monument for his historic, art and architecture values
Zvolen Castle
Built in 12th centuryOriginally built as wooden fortLinden tree of King MatthiasMany ownersImitation of French castles of the Loire valleyJán Baťa
Bojnice castle
It is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia
Many scenes of the 1922 film Nosferatu were filmed here
Castle became a national monumentSurrounded by the Orava River
Orava Castle
Built in 9th century28. 5. 1811 – fire1930 – plans to complete reconstruction of
ruins or to destroy it Statue of Svätopluk on the Honorary
CourtyardCastle is still under reconstruction
Bratislava castle
Attacked by the Turks in 1544The town was set on fire while the castle was
left unharmed.Built in a Gothic styleOttomanGeneral de Souches claimed an important
victory at the Battle of Levice
Levice castle
Hill above Krásnohorské PodhradieNational Cultural Monument of SRFirst mention in 1333Built by Ákos brothers on a Trade route from
Transylvania to Košice10. March 2012 – Huge fire
Krásna Hôrka castle
Built above important gold minesIs the site of the oldest still-working mint in
the world.The castle represents a unique example of a
very well preserved fortification system in Central Europe.
Castle was converted into the St. Catherine's Church.
Kremnica castle
One of the oldest and biggest castles in Slovakia
It was permanently settled from the Neolithic to the 4th century AD, then from the 10th to the 12th century, and finally a new castle was built in the 13th century.
This castle burned down in 1678.
Šariš castle