Jana Hatalová & Zuzana Petreková Castles of Spiš Jana Hatalová & Zuzana Petreková
Castles of Spiš Spiš castle Stará Ľubovňa castle
Spiš Castle Eastern Slovakia One of the largest castle- complex in Central Europe More than 41 000 m2 In the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993
History 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
Present Popular tourist destination Used as a location for film f.e. Dragonheart│1996│
Stará Ľubovňa castle 548 m above sea Polish king Boleslav built it at the beginning of the 13th century. 1311 the first written reference about the castle The first trustees of the castle was the Omodej family 1323 the Drugeth family 360 years the seat of power of the custodians of the Spis areas 1553 the castle burned down
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.
Present The end of the 20th century
Inside and outside
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