Castles

Považský castle

Bystrický or Považský? 🤔 Both names are correct and refer to the castle that stands on a steep hill above the village of Považské Podhradie. It proudly holds the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the Trenčín Region, awarded in 2009. The castle ruins remain a striking landmark of the region and a favorite destination for tourists and photographers alike. In addition to its impressive silhouette, it offers stunning views of the Váh

Topoľčiansky castle

In the magical forests of Považský Inovec, at the top of one hill, wonderful castle with tiled roof attracts you from a distance. It was built in 13th century and, together with the Uhrovec and Oponice castles, it was one of the guard castles. The last owners of the Topoľčiansky castle were Stummer family, one of the richest families in Upper Hungary. They were skilled bankers, entrepreneurs and thanks to sugar beet growing they became the...

Lednica castle

You can only enter Lednica Castle's courtyard through a 10-meter-long tunnel carved into solid limestone rock. Thanks to its location on a steep rocky cliff, it was once one of the most inaccessible castles in Slovakia. Lednica Castle used to consist of three tiered sections. The lowest section housed defensive bastions, horse stables, a carriage house, and a blacksmith’s workshop. Crossing the drawbridge and the mentioned rock-hewn tunnel led to the middle castle, where...

Uhrovec castle

If you’re heading out for a hike in the Strážov Mountains, don’t miss a stop right in their heart. There, at an altitude of 591 meters, lies the ruin of Uhrovec Castle – surprisingly well-preserved and unexpectedly lively. Long-term restoration work is underway at the castle, and with each return visit, you can see the visible progress. First, a word of warning: if you choose the shorter route, be prepared for a steeper climb. Start from the village of Uhrovské Podhradie following...

Beckov Castle

Beckov Castle is a majestic monument poised on top of a 60-metre steep rock massif above the village of Beckov. The castle, situated close to the Váh River, guarded the trade route through the Váh River watershed area. Once home to kings, mighty noblemen and knights, the Castle withstood the raids of Tartars and Turks. ...

Čachtice Castle

The village of Čachtice is located near Nové Mesto nad Váhom and right below the Čachtice Castle built in the 13th century to serve as one of the guarding castles of the middle-Váh River region. It became infamous thanks to the "blood-thirsty" countess Elisabeth Bathory who lived in the late 16th and early 17th century. It is reported that the countess ordered to slay 600 young virgins and bathed...