Vršatec Castle, Medieval castle ruins in District of Ilava, Slovakia
The stone remains of Vršatec Castle stand on a limestone cliff, featuring defensive walls, towers, and fortifications that demonstrate medieval military architecture.
Built in the 13th century as a strategic defensive point, the castle protected important trade routes and underwent multiple expansions during periods of regional conflicts.
The castle holds three different names across cultures: Vršatec in Slovak, Burg Löwenstein in German, and Oroszlánkő vára in Hungarian.
Visitors can access the castle ruins throughout the day and night, with numerous hiking trails leading to the site from the surrounding villages.
The castle's watchtower rises 26 meters high and requires climbing 82 steps to reach the top, where visitors observe the District of Ilava landscape.
Location: District of Ilava
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: http://vrsateckyhrad.sk
GPS coordinates: 49.06591,18.15089
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:47
Vršatské bradlá
1.2 km
Chmeľová
920 m
Jalovcová stráň
5.6 km
Sidonie
5.9 km
Pod Cigánem
5.4 km
Krivoklátska tiesňava
2 km
Strošovský močiar
5.7 km
Červenokamenské bradlo
4.2 km
Vysoké Vršatce
2.1 km
Vršatské hradné bralo
60 m
Podvršatská brázda
6.2 km
Socha sv. Floriána, socha
6.2 km
Bohunický kaštieľ, kúria, park
6.1 km
Bohunický kaštieľ, kúria, kaštieľ
6.2 km
Socha sv. Vendelína, socha
6.2 km
Chlebová pec
4.9 km
Dům dělnické kolonie - soubor domů
5.5 km
Farský kostol sv. Petra a Pavla, kostol
6.2 km
Socha sv. Vendelína, podstavec
6.2 km
Socha sv. Floriána, podstavec
6.2 km
Jalovcová
5.6 km
Kaštieľ Königseggovcov, park
5.9 km
Katolícka fara
6.2 km
Hrušová dolina
5.8 km
Kaštieľ Königseggovcov, kaštieľ
6 km
Františkánsky kláštor, konvent
6.3 km
Farský kostol sv. Petra a Pavla, múr ohradný
6.2 km
Hrad Vršatec, Vršatský hrad, palác hradný I.
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