Hompoš Castle, Medieval castle in Pivola, Slovenia.
Hompoš Castle stands as a stone structure with distinct architectural elements near Maribor in northeastern Slovenia, reflecting regional building traditions.
The castle origins trace back to the 11th century, serving as a strategic defensive position in Lower Styria during medieval times.
The structure received official recognition as a monument of local significance in 1992, preserving centuries of architectural and social heritage.
Located at coordinates 46.505°N and 15.623°E, the castle sits within the Municipality of Hoče-Slivnica, accessible via routes from Ljubljana to Maribor.
A lithograph by J.F. Kaiser from 1830 provides the earliest known visual documentation of the castle and its surrounding landscape.
Location: Municipality of Hoče-Slivnica
GPS coordinates: 46.50500,15.62328
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:43
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