City walls in Bardejov

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City walls in Bardejov, Medieval city walls in Bardejov, Slovakia

The defensive system forms an oval shape around the old town center, featuring sandstone walls and twelve preserved fortification towers along its perimeter.

Construction of the stone fortifications began in 1352 under Louis I of Hungary's order, replacing earlier wooden structures that protected the trade settlement.

The walls represent the medieval military architecture of Central Europe, incorporating both Gothic and Renaissance elements in their construction and design.

Visitors can walk along sections of the fortification walls and access several towers, which contain information panels explaining the defense mechanisms.

The walls include specialized architectural features such as reinforced corner sections and strategically positioned towers that allowed defenders to monitor trade routes.

Location: Bardejov

GPS coordinates: 49.29347,21.27435

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:59

Remarkable Sites of Slovakia

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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