Jana Hatalová & Zuzana Petreková

Castles of Spiš

Spiš castleStará Ľubovňa castle

Castles of Spiš

Spiš CastleEstearn SlovakiaOne of the largest castle-

complex in Central Europe

In the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993

Was built in the 12th century Owned by: Kings of Hungary

before 1464 Zápolya family until 1528 The Turzo family 1531-1635 The Csáky family 1638-1945 State Slovakia since 1945 Romanesque stone castle completely rebuilt in the 15th century In 1780 burned down partly reconstructed in the second half of the 20th century

History

PresentPopular tourist destinationUsed as a location for film

f.e. Dragonheart 1996│ │

Stará Ľubovňa castleo Polish king Boleslav built it at

the beginning of the 13th century.

o The first trustees of the castle was Omodejovci

o 1323 Drugethovcio 360 years the seat of power of

the custodians of the Spis areaso 548 m above sea o 1311 the first written

reference about the castleo 1553 the castle burnt down

The ned of the 20th century Present

The tower and the gothic palace are the oldest parts of the castle.

Polish crown jewels were hidden at the castle from the Swedish troops between 1655-1661.

Inside and outside

Sources: wikipedia.org

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