Liptov Castle

The castle remains stand on a hill protected by vertical rocky walls on the east and west sides, with steep slopes on the north and south.

King Béla IV ordered the construction of the castle after the Mongol invasion of 1241, establishing it on an abandoned settlement from the first century BC.

The castle served as the administrative center for Liptov County from 1340, representing the regional power structure of medieval Hungarian Kingdom in northern territories.

Three marked trails lead to the castle grounds: two yellow paths from Kalameny and one red path from Bukovina, connecting at Sedlo pod Kráľovou pass.

Located at an elevation of 1000 meters, this fortification ranked among the highest positioned castles in the northern section of the Hungarian Kingdom.

Location: Liptovská Sielnica

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Website: https://hrady-zamky.sk/liptovsky-hrad

GPS coordinates: 49.14774,19.43029

Latest update: May 26, 2025 04:26