Turňa Castle, Medieval castle ruins on limestone hill near Turňa nad Bodvou, Slovakia.
The castle remains stand at 350 meters above sea level, featuring defensive walls that encircle a long courtyard with remnants of residential structures.
Built between 1271 and 1290 under King Ladislaus IV of Hungary's grant to the Torna family, the castle served as a regional administrative center.
The ruins represent medieval Slovak architectural methods, demonstrating the progression of fortification techniques from the 13th through 16th centuries.
Visitors can reach the castle by following blue trail markers from Turňa train station, requiring a 45-minute uphill walk to the entrance.
The limestone slopes surrounding the castle contain the Onosma tornensis plant species, which grows exclusively in this location.
Location: Turňa nad Bodvou
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 48.61111,20.87444
Latest update: March 26, 2025 00:23
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