Považský hrad, Medieval castle ruins in Považská Bystrica, Slovakia.
The stone fortress stands 497 meters above sea level on a steep cliff, overlooking the Váh River and surrounding valleys.
The castle emerged in 1128 as a defensive structure, receiving its first written mention in 1316 and functioning as a strategic point along trading routes.
The remains display medieval architectural elements, including defensive bastions and a moat system that illustrate military construction methods of past centuries.
Visitors reach the castle through a 700-meter marked path from Považské Podhradie village, with parking available near the local church.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed coins from the first century BC, indicating human presence long before the castle construction.
Location: District of Považská Bystrica
Website: https://www.hrady-zamky.sk/povazsky-hrad/, https://www.povazska-bystrica.sk/pamiatky.phtml?id3=21419
Website: https://hrady-zamky.sk/povazsky-hrad
GPS coordinates: 49.14553,18.45848
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:50
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