Kláštorisko, Monastery ruins in Letanovce, Slovakia
Kláštorisko stands on a plateau at 760 meters elevation in Slovak Paradise National Park in northeastern Slovakia. The ruins show the foundation walls and structural outlines of a Gothic monastery with related buildings.
The Carthusian monastery was founded in 1299 when local Saxon settlers sought refuge during Mongol raids. It served as a center for religious studies and manuscript work during the 14th and 15th centuries.
The name means 'Stone of Refuge', reflecting its role as a shelter for those seeking protection. What remains visible today are structures that show how monks once occupied this remote highland location.
The site is reached by hiking trails that begin from nearby roads in the mountains. A seasonal restaurant and mountain cabin accommodation serve visitors who plan to spend time exploring the area.
Archaeological discoveries show that the site was home to a fortified settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. This much earlier occupation reveals that the strategic plateau location has drawn people for thousands of years.
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