Modrý Kameň, Medieval castle in Veľký Krtíš District, Slovakia.
The castle complex contains Gothic ruins on a rock pinnacle and a Baroque manor house at its base, overlooking the town of Modrý Kameň.
Built in 1137 as part of Hungary's defense system, the castle fell to Ottoman forces in 1576 and underwent multiple destructions during the 17th century.
The castle museum presents exhibitions about puppetry and toys, displaying the evolution of these crafts throughout Slovakia and neighboring countries.
Visitors can access the castle daily from 9 AM to 5 PM between May and October, with extended hours until 6 PM during July and August.
The castle houses Central Europe's only museum dedicated to the history of dental technology, displaying tools and equipment from different periods.
Location: District of Veľký Krtíš
Website: https://www.hrady-zamky.sk/modry-kamen/
Website: https://hrady-zamky.sk/modry-kamen
GPS coordinates: 48.24365,19.33330
Latest update: March 28, 2025 14:23
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
212 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, most hradný
38 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, stavba hospodárska
30 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, múr hradbový
32 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
182 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
190 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
241 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
246 m
Kalvária, kaplnka náboženských právd
340 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, palác hradný
5 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
155 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
185 m
Kalvária, kaplnka náboženských právd
321 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, kaštieľ
30 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
134 m
Kalvária, kaplnka náboženských právd
300 m
Kalvária, kaplnka náboženských právd
282 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
240 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
235 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, kaplnka hradná
34 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
245 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
150 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
217 m
Kalvária, kaplnka náboženských právd
267 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, múr parkanový
4 m
Kalvária, kaplnka krížovej cesty
217 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, nádvorie hradné
13 m
Hrad Modrý Kameň, priekopa šijová
46 mReviews
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