1. Martin Sisák Tomáš Rešovský III.E

2. 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

4. Known today as Pustý hrad Its difficult access had consequence in relocation of the Zvolen castle Zvolen 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

6. Built in 12th century Originally built as wooden fort Linden tree of King Matthias Many owners Imitation of French castles of the Loire valley Ján Baťa

8. 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 monument Surrounded by the Orava River

10. Built in 9th century 28. 5. 1811 – fire 1930 – plans to complete reconstruction of ruins or to destroy it Statue of Svätopluk on the Honorary Courtyard Castle is still under reconstruction

13. Attacked by the Turks in 1544 The town was set on fire while the castle was left unharmed. Built in a Gothic style Ottoman General de Souches claimed an important victory at the Battle of Levice

15. Hill above Krásnohorské Podhradie National Cultural Monument of SR First mention in 1333 Built by Ákos brothers on a Trade route from Transylvania to Košice 10. March 2012 – Huge fire

17. Built above important gold mines Is 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.

19. 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.