Must-Visit Castles in Slovakia
It is indeed fascinating to visit the monuments that depict the history of lords, kings, and aristocrats. Have you ever wondered about visiting the castles in Slovakia? The country is home to hundreds of palaces out of which some are appropriately maintained, and some lie in wrecks. But all of the castles tell us the history of Slovakia from the 5th Century. And it is due to these castles the country is considered to be a castle superpower as they demonstrate the wealth and power of rulers.
We bring you the list of some of the castles in Slovakia that you should visit at least once in your lifetime.
Orava castle
One of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia: Oravský hrad, where one of the first ever vampire movies was filmed — Nosferatu (1922).
The castle, built on a rock above the river Orava in Oravský Podzámok village like an “eagle nest”, is one of the greatest tourist attractions of Slovakia, but not only. It was built in the place of an older wooden hillfort after the Tartar invasion in 1241. Through the following centuries, this small fortress transformed into an extensive castle structure with 154 rooms. Since 1556, the castle was…