Orava Castle, Medieval castle in Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia
The castle stands on a limestone cliff 112 meters above the Orava River, featuring three distinct sections built at different elevation levels.
Hungarian King Béla IV ordered the construction of the fortress in the 13th century to protect the northern trade route and Hungarian kingdom borders.
The castle houses the Orava Museum with exhibitions of regional artifacts, historical furniture, weapons collections, and ethnographic displays spanning several centuries.
The castle operates daily with seasonal schedules, offering guided tours through its chambers, towers, dungeons, and a chapel requiring separate admission.
The castle gained international recognition as Count Orlok's residence in the 1922 German silent horror film Nosferatu.
Location: Oravský Podzámok
Inception: 1241
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://www.oravskemuzeum.sk/en/exhibition/orava-castle/
Operator: Oravské múzeum P.O. Hviezdoslava
Address: Oravský Podzámok 1, 027 41 Oravský Podzámok 027 41
Opening Hours: January 01-March 31 10:00-15:00; April off; May 1-June 30 08:30-17:00; July 01-August 31 08:30-18:00; September 08:30-17:00; October 08:30-16:00; November 01-December 23 10:00-15:00; December 24-31 off
Website: https://oravskemuzeum.sk/en/exhibition/orava-castle
GPS coordinates: 49.26167,19.35806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
Slovakia features a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the Tatra Mountains. The country is home to historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, as well as Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava illustrate military and noble architecture. The national parks of Slovak Paradise and Mala Fatra offer mountainous landscapes with rock formations. Traditions are preserved in museums like the one in Liptov, while contemporary art is displayed at the Danubiana Meulensteen.
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