Bojnice Castle, Medieval château in Bojnice, Slovakia
The stone fortress stands on a travertine hill, featuring Gothic Revival architecture with round towers, steep roofs, and decorated windows throughout its structure.
The castle's origins trace back to 1113, documented in the Zobor Abbey records, when it began as a wooden fortress before its transformation into stone.
The castle museum displays original furniture collections, historical artifacts, and the 14th-century Bojnice Altar created by a Florentine master craftsman.
Visitors can purchase advance tickets online and explore the castle through two different guided tours that operate according to seasonal schedules.
A natural travertine cave measuring 22 meters in diameter extends beneath the castle structure, connecting to a 26-meter deep water well.
Location: Bojnice
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Opening Hours: May Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-12:00,12:30-17:00; June-September Monday-Sunday 09:00-12:00,12:30-17:00; October-April Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-12:00,12:30-15:00
Website: http://bojnicecastle.sk
GPS coordinates: 48.77996,18.57769
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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These burial sites document the history of European noble families. The structures range from large mausoleums to simple monuments. The architecture displays various styles from ancient Rome to modern times.
These castles represent significant architecture from medieval to modern times. The structures showcase military defenses, royal residences, and religious centers. From the Alhambra in Spain to Himeji in Japan, these fortresses document different architectural styles and historical periods.
Slovakia offers a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The country features historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, and Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava illustrate the military and noble architecture of past centuries. The Slovak Paradise and Mala Fatra national parks present mountainous landscapes with distinctive rock formations. Traditions are preserved in museums such as the Liptov Museum, while contemporary art is exhibited at the Danubiana Meulensteen.
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