Sitno, Medieval castle ruins in Ilija, Slovakia
Built on a mountain peak at 850 meters elevation, Sitno Castle features thick defensive walls integrated with natural rock formations of the terrain.
The castle construction began around 1300 following the Mongol invasion, serving as a key military fortification for protecting mining communities in central Slovakia.
The mountain holds a traditional Slovak legend about sleeping knights within its depths who will rise to protect the nation in times of danger.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from Ilija village or Lake Počúvadlo through the Protected Landscape Area.
The castle walls reach 3.4 meters in thickness and incorporate a three-sided turret designed for guards to monitor approaching threats from multiple directions.
Location: Ilija
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 850 m
Website: https://hrady-zamky.sk/sitno
GPS coordinates: 48.40170,18.88690
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:32
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