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- 3. NH Bratislava Gate One
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- 5. Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava
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Things to do in Slovakia, Slovakia: The Best Ancient Ruins
Coordinates: 48°40′N 19°30′E / 48.667°N 19.500°E / 48.667; 19.500
Restaurants in Slovakia
1. Ostry Karmen Castle
2. Banska Bystrica's Town Fortifications
3. Strecno Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By igorC73si - Slovenian Littoral Region, Slovenia
During our trip through Slovakia we stopped to visit Strecno Castle. We had a fortune to reach the castle by the cable raft over the near river that was an experience with for the kids (2,5,8). Ti get to the castle there are app 20 min. of easy walking from the working situated on the river side. On the way to the castle there is a very small etno village with a kids playground. At the time of our visit n the village was held the presentation of medieval blacksmith shop, decoration and jewelry production and some more things. The castle is visitable only as a guided tour... In the visiting group we were the only English speaking visitors, the guide was very kind and after the general explanation in every room / part of the castle dedicated some time to us to and replied to all our questions. after the visit he gave us a lot of valid suggestions for some other sightseeing. There was made a lot of work on the renovation, the castle offers a lot of interesting things to see, with some amazing panoramic view. At the time of our visit in a chapel a musician had a performance on the harp. It was one of the most wonderful experience during our visit to Slovakia will recommend to all medieval history lovers.
4. Lubovna Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By inakigonmar - San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
Went from Poland to spend half day in this castle, with my family. Really worth the visit. Well organised, explained and nice historical place. Kids enjoyed a lot. Views from the tower, are really enjoyable. Located in the outskirts of Stara Lubovna, 15km away from the Polish border. In the same complex, there is also a Skansen (place reproducing how people were living centuries ago). With the same ticket, you have access to all: castle & Skansen. Will probably come back to have also a walk in Stara Lubovna as we had to come back and could not do so.
5. Pusty Hrad (Deserted Castle)
6. Hrad Branc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By JosephH329 - Winston Salem, United States
I seek out these small town castle ruins in my travels. Some are over restored, some become touristy. This one was above the town, a place where locals might take a local short hike and clear their head. There wasn't anyone but myself at the top! Incredible views, and not over restored. The town should be proud of the monument they are preserving.
7. The Zborov Castle
8. Reviste Castle ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Revište catle rises on a steep cliff above the Hron river. The castle was build in the early 14th century as strategic defense of trade route along the Hron river. This route was leading to the rich mining towns in the central Slovakia. The castle was destroyed by lightning in 1792.
9. Pajstun Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By StanislavL112
Quite well marked way to the castle ruins. Nice view from the top. Last steep 50m may be a bit difficult for older people.
10. Cachtice Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By kennethdN5710EI - Portland, United States
For any fan of Gothic Horror, Cachtice Castle is a must see place to experience, but its often not clear from the online postings on how to get there by public transport. We took the train from Nové Mesto nad Váhom to the little village of Visnove at the base of the hill. Visnove is actually closer to the castle than Cachtice and getting dropped off in this sleepy village and being greeted by only wandering sheep helped set the mood for the visit. The trail up to the castle is behind a house in the center of the village and is not clearly marked (look at Google maps). However, climbing up the steep, unpaved trail through the forest continued to add to the experience, especially considering we didn't see another soul the entire time. Once you get up to the top of the hill, take a left where the trails intersect and soon you will be overlooking the castle. After visiting the castle, we took the main path into Cachtice with all the tourists coming and going and caught a train back up to Nove Mesto and onto Trencin, where we were staying.
