Modrý Kameň, Medieval castle in Veľký Krtíš District, Slovakia.
Modrý Kameň is a castle in Veľký Krtíš District featuring Gothic ruins perched on a rock pinnacle with a Baroque manor house below. The complex overlooks the town and blends medieval with early modern architecture.
The castle was founded in 1137 as a fortification in Hungary's defense network and suffered multiple destructions from fires and conflicts in the early modern period. These events shaped the ruins seen today.
The castle displays exhibitions about puppetry and toys, showing how these crafts developed across Slovakia and nearby regions. Visitors can observe how these artistic traditions evolved over time.
The castle is open daily from May through October, with extended visiting hours in July and August. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the climb to the rock pinnacle is steep and can be slippery.
The castle houses one of Europe's rare museums dedicated to dental technology history, displaying instruments and equipment from different eras. This unusual collection attracts visitors curious about medical craftsmanship.
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