Kežmarok Castle Slovakia, Renaissance castle museum in Kežmarok, Slovakia.
The structure stands at the northern end of Hlavné Square with thick defensive walls, massive bastions, and a central Renaissance courtyard with arcades.
The construction of this fortified compound began in 1463 by Imrich and Ján Zápoľský, utilizing the site of the medieval settlement of Svätá Alžbeta.
The museum exhibits present regional history through collections of traditional crafts, guild artifacts, historical weapons, and furnishings from Hungarian noble families.
Guided tours lasting 80 minutes occur every hour, with multilingual information leaflets available for international visitors exploring the castle's three exhibition premises.
Princess Beata Laská spent six years confined in the castle tower, with only two small windows allowing her views of the mountains and food delivery.
Location: Kežmarok
Address: Hradné námestie 42, 060 01 Kežmarok
Phone: +421918742726
Website: https://kezmarok.com
GPS coordinates: 49.13951,20.43320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:28
Kežmarok Castle
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, veža bránová
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, bašta III.
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Meštiansky dom
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, bašta I.
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Meštiansky dom
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, bašta II.
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, stavba-základy II.
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, stavba-základy I.
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Meštiansky dom
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Thökölyho hrad, Kežmarský zámok, bašta IV.
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