Častkovce Manor house

Schloß Czastkowitz is a manor house in the Nové Mesto nad Váhom District that features symmetrical wings with stone foundations and an elevated central entrance overlooking the grounds. The building spans multiple stories with a clear division between residential and service areas.

The manor was built in 1640 and passed between different noble families who managed the surrounding lands. Each owner left their mark through repairs and expansions that altered the building over the decades.

This manor served as the center of rural life in the region for centuries, and visitors can still see how rooms were arranged for daily tasks and estate management. The layout reveals how the family and their staff shared and used this space together.

Visits are best arranged in advance through the district tourism office, where information in multiple languages is available. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds can be uneven and the building has multiple levels to explore.

The walls show visible signs of different construction phases: cracks in older stones, altered window openings, and masonry from different eras document the long history under various owners. These architectural layers tell the story of practical decisions and needs of each generation.

Location: District of Nové Mesto nad Váhom

Website: http://slovenskehrady.sk/kastiel-castkovce

GPS coordinates: 48.68786,17.78195

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43