Keep

Slovakia (SK)

Banská Bystrica Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ac-72b3-8125-9e3695a6c011
Name Banská Bystrica Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.73722, 19.14667
Accessible true
Alternative Names Mestský hrad Banská Bystrica, Barbican of Banská Bystrica
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description An urban fortified complex in the heart of Banská Bystrica comprising the Church of the Virgin Mary, Matthias House, a Slovak church, the town hall and stone fortifications with bastions. Unlike royal castles it served purely as a fortification protecting the mining town’s patrician class and royal treasury.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Beckov Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-0bc15d8a51c9
Name Beckov Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.79064, 17.89825
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Homepage https://www.hrad-beckov.sk/en
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Square Keep

Betliar Mansion

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-1351c637178a
Name Betliar Mansion
Country SK
Coordinates 48.70621, 20.51036
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Betliar
Built 19th Century
Condition Restored
Description A country manor house originally built on a 15th-century Bebek castle site, rebuilt by the Andrássy family in 1880 into a luxurious residence. Now an exposition of the Slovak National Museum, it contains art, historical furniture, an extensive library, weapons, ceramics and the mummified remains of an Egyptian man from the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Homepage https://www.snm.sk/en/museums/betliar-museum/betliar-museum/about-the-museum
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Palace

Biely Kameň

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-150f3a332a9d
Name Biely Kameň
Country SK
Coordinates 48.26114, 17.19636
Accessible true
Alternative Names Svätojurský hrad (St. George castle)
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Gothic castle ruins of large spatial extent on a forested rocky hill of the Little Carpathians above Svätý Jur. The site is actively maintained by the local heritage association Castrum Sancti Georgii.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Square Keep

Blatnica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-1832aca402ef
Name Blatnica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.94705, 18.9471
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Castle ruin at 658 m above sea level on a limestone ridge between Gaderská Valley and Turčianska Basin, about 2 km from Blatnica village; under active reconstruction.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Square Keep

Bojnice Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-1cb82f590d13
Name Bojnice Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.78, 18.57778
Accessible true
Alternative Names Bojnický zámok
Built 12th Century
Condition Restored
Description First documented in 1113, Bojnice Castle was comprehensively reconstructed in a Romantic style between 1889 and 1910 under Count János Ferenc Pálfi. Slovakia’s most visited castle and museum, it features a natural travertine cave, a formal park, and the approximately 700-year-old Linden Tree of King Matthias.
Homepage https://bojnicecastle.sk/en
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Keepless

Branč Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-22b41aa686b9
Name Branč Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.73329, 17.46707
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description One of the oldest castles in the Záhorie region, situated on a slope of the Myjavská Pahorkatina plateau above the village of Podbranč. Partially, not very sensitively restored ruins.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Square Keep

Bratislava Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-26400e2c1a72
Name Bratislava Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.14228, 17.10008
Accessible true
Alternative Names Bratislavský hrad, Pressburger Burg, Pozsonyi vár
Built 13-18th Century
Condition Rebuilt
Description Bratislava Castle is the dominant landmark of the Slovak capital, perched on a rock above the left bank of the Danube. Repeatedly rebuilt over the centuries, its current four-towered form houses a branch of the Slovak National Museum.
Homepage https://www.snm.sk/en/bratislava-castle
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Keepless

Brezovica Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-2866beb0408e
Name Brezovica Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.1466, 20.84992
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A defunct small castle (hrádok) in Brezovica village. Only the hilltop site remains; a chapel now stands where the fortification once was.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Budatín Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-2ec1bb149766
Name Budatín Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.23622, 18.73467
Accessible true
Alternative Names Budatínsky zámok
Built 13th Century
Condition Intact
Description Originally a lowland castle at the confluence of the Váh and Kysuce rivers in Žilina; now houses the Považské Museum.
Owned By Považské Museum
Type Round Keep

Budmerice Mansion

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-3046d4e97f28
Name Budmerice Mansion
Country SK
Coordinates 48.36322, 17.39612
Accessible false
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Budmerice (Budmerice Castle)
Built 19th Century
Condition Restored
Description An eclectic manor house built in 1889 for the Pálffy family, designed by Viennese architect Franz von Neumann with inspiration from Loire Valley châteaux. Set in an English landscape park, it was used by the Association of Slovak Writers from the 1950s until 2011 and is now administered by the Slovak Ministry of Culture.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Bytča Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-38c218c2ebd6
Name Bytča Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.22035, 18.55926
Accessible false
Alternative Names Zámok Bytča
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Originally a medieval fortress transformed into a Renaissance residence; contains Slovakia’s only wedding palace (sobášny palác) and was historically linked to the Elizabeth Báthory trials (1611); under reconstruction as of 2021.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Bzovík Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-3eb4dc9ae192
Name Bzovík Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.3153, 19.0898
Accessible true
Built 12th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A former Premonstratensian monastery converted into a gothic-renaissance anti-Turkish fortress. The site preserves the final remnants of the former monastery surrounded by strong walls and four bastions. Freely accessible and family-friendly.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Čabraď

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-41420b029d58
Name Čabraď
Country SK
Coordinates 48.24416, 19.10617
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hrad Litava (Litava Castle)
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Ruins of a gothic castle at the end of a rock promontory encircled on three sides by the Litava River. The site is maintained by the local association Rondel. It offers surprising size and an interesting location with scenic vistas.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Čachtice Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-462d836c6211
Name Čachtice Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.7251, 17.76093
Accessible true
Alternative Names Čachtický hrad
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Homepage https://cachtickyhrad.eu/en
Owned By Trenčín Museum
Type Unknown

Castrum Salis

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-4bdfea369fd3
Name Castrum Salis
Country SK
Coordinates 48.97491, 21.26807
Accessible true
Built 10th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description An Árpádian-era frontier stronghold whose name derives from its role in the salt trade. A Baroque Church of St. Stephen of Hungary now stands on the site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Čeklís

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-4f1b2a0e93f7
Name Čeklís
Country SK
Coordinates 48.19982, 17.28806
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description One of the least-known castles in Slovakia, located on the edge of Bernolákovo village. Only minimal fragmentary remains have survived above ground.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Čertova skala

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-52174b745609
Name Čertova skala
Country SK
Coordinates 48.91316, 18.14133
Accessible true
Built 2nd Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Červený Kameň Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-543b69b60d53
Name Červený Kameň Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.39157, 17.33552
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description A well-preserved Renaissance castle near the village of Častá in the Little Carpathians, operated as a museum by the Slovak National Museum. The castle offers multiple tour routes and is known as one of Slovakia’s finest castle attractions.
Homepage https://hradcervenykamen.sk/en/home
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Keepless

Červený Kláštor

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-59ce267133c0
Name Červený Kláštor
Country SK
Coordinates 49.39861, 20.41722
Accessible true
Alternative Names Red Monastery, Kartuziánsky kláštor
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A former Carthusian monastery founded in the 14th century on the Dunajec River in the Pieniny region. Secularised in 1782 under Emperor Joseph II and no longer an active religious institution. The complex is a national cultural monument administered in connection with Pieniny National Park and now operates as a museum open to visitors.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Čierna Lehota

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-5d650390a1e4
Name Čierna Lehota
Country SK
Coordinates 48.87727, 18.32851
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Čierny hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-608c11835265
Name Čierny hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.47366, 18.29219
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Čierny hrad (Black Castle) sits on a wooded ridge of the Tribeč Mountains near the village of Zlatno, historically associated with gold mining in the region. Very little of the original structure survives beyond a prominent earth rampart. The site is freely accessible via a yellow-marked trail from Zlatno.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Devín Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-644203ff2ce1
Name Devín Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.18015, 16.97998
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hrad Devín, Devínsky hrad, Theben
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Devín Castle sits on a limestone cliff above the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, featuring preserved ruins of Renaissance palaces, a 60-meter-deep well, and a tower called Mníška (Virgin’s Tower). Originally fortified with Roman and Slavic origins, the castle was built as a stone fortress in the 13th century and expanded over subsequent centuries before being damaged by Napoleon’s troops in 1809.
Homepage https://www.muzeum.bratislava.sk/sk/devinsky-hrad/
Owned By Bratislava City Museum
Type Keepless

Divín

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-6c7b5cd09122
Name Divín
Country SK
Coordinates 48.44822, 19.53305
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A partially preserved castle ruin on a wooded hill directly above the village of Divín. The site includes a manor house and fortified church, and features a newly discovered cave beneath the castle. Paid admission, open daily 9:00–17:00.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Dlžín

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-73450385cc83
Name Dlžín
Country SK
Coordinates 48.81347, 18.52393
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Dobrá Niva

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-7444240b6a4d
Name Dobrá Niva
Country SK
Coordinates 48.5031, 19.10367
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description The site preserves visible remnants of ramparts and one consolidated castle wall above the village of Podzámčok. The location offers beautiful views and is visible from the Zvolen–Krupina road. Freely accessible.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Dobrá Voda

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-789dcfed865a
Name Dobrá Voda
Country SK
Coordinates 48.6097, 17.52891
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Quite extensive castle structure well hidden in the forest near the village of the same name, surrounded by woodland in the Little Carpathians.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Dolná Krupá Manor

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-7c525ad59ff9
Name Dolná Krupá Manor
Country SK
Coordinates 48.48417, 17.54632
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Dolná Krupá
Built 18th Century
Condition Restored
Description A classicist manor house, one of the residences of the noble House of Chotek, associated with Beethoven who reportedly composed here. Now a branch of the Slovak National Museum – Music Museum. The estate features a notable rosarium created by Countess Marie Henrietta Chotek von Wognin.
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Palace

Dolná Mičiná

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-83283cdf9faa
Name Dolná Mičiná
Country SK
Coordinates 48.67226, 19.22371
Built 16th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A Renaissance mansion built on a gothic foundation in Dolná Mičiná village, in the Zvolen hills near the river Lukavica. The structure is privately owned and poorly maintained, with hazardous conditions discouraging entry.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Dračí hrádok

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-865669bad32b
Name Dračí hrádok
Country SK
Coordinates 48.25484, 17.11098
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A small medieval fortification whose remnants are spread along a forested ridge at the end of a tongue of land extending into the Červený potok valley, about 2 km east of Borinka village.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Dúbravica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-8b80de5ae755
Name Dúbravica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.67704, 19.27264
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A heavily ruined and overgrown fortified residence or manor in the centre of Dúbravica village. The structure historically featured a guard tower. No archaeological research has yet been conducted on the site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Dvorníky – Posádka hrádok I.

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-926d2e95840d
Name Dvorníky – Posádka hrádok I.
Country SK
Coordinates 48.37352, 17.77138
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Defunct fortification occupying the northern section of Posádka municipality; much of the former castle site is now used as a cemetery.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Fiľakovský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-9fa9a3a29eaa
Name Fiľakovský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.27147, 19.82545
Accessible true
Alternative Names Fiľakovo Castle
Built 12th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description One of Slovakia’s oldest masonry castles built on a volcanic hill above Fiľakovo. The castle is largely in ruins but the Bebekov Tower has been reconstructed and houses a historical exhibition. It was destroyed by Turkish forces in 1680 after a month-long siege.
Homepage https://www.hradfilakovo.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Gelnica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-a2517bfb1cfe
Name Gelnica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.8505, 20.93093
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Gelnica Castle stood on a strategic hill above the mining town of Gelnica, guarding the surrounding ore-rich region. It burned down at the end of the 17th century and its masonry was later reused to build the town hall. Today only the last remnants of walls and a tower section survive, accessible via Zámková Street.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Gerulata

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-a5d66d311340
Name Gerulata
Country SK
Coordinates 48.05579, 17.14939
Accessible true
Built 2nd Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Gerulata was an important Roman auxiliary fort forming part of the Danubian limes defensive system, located in the Rusovce district of Bratislava. The site is administered by the Museum of the City of Bratislava and features an on-site museum.
Owned By Bratislava City Museum
Type Fort

Glanzeberg

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-a82c081a653c
Name Glanzeberg
Country SK
Coordinates 48.46593, 18.89198
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A lesser-known castle ruin overlooking the town of Banská Štiavnica from above. The site offers scenic views of the local calvary and is reached via a short hike from the Hodruša Hámre direction. Freely accessible.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Gýmeš

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-ac94d051fd16
Name Gýmeš
Country SK
Coordinates 48.41153, 18.22247
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Gýmeš is the ruin of an originally Gothic castle perched on a quartzite hill of the Tribeč Mountains above the village of Jelenec near Nitra. It remained in use until the mid-19th century and is considered one of the most scenic castle ruins in Slovakia. The site is freely accessible via marked hiking trails from Kostolany pod Tribečom.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Halič Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-b1b5683e6e0f
Name Halič Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.35664, 19.57505
Accessible true
Alternative Names Haličský zámok
Built 15th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Renaissance castle first mentioned in literature in 1450. Rebuilt in 1762 by the Forgáč family under architect Andre Meyerhoffer. Sold in 2006 to a development company from Košice who restored it as a 4-star hotel with a spa.
Owned By Private
Type Palace

Haluzický opevnený kostol

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-b79150a2e259
Name Haluzický opevnený kostol
Country SK
Coordinates 48.82125, 17.86965
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Intact
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Hlohovec Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-c2f054cc9733
Name Hlohovec Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.41942, 17.78747
Alternative Names Hlohovský zámok
Built 18th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Renaissance-Baroque château built in 1720 by the Erdődy family on the site of an earlier medieval castle, forming the dominant landmark of Hlohovec. The complex includes an Empire-style theatre from 1802, an 18th-century riding school, a baroque garden pavilion, and a castle park with French terraces.
Owned By Town of Hlohovec
Type Palace

Holumnica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-c4fe1e94c290
Name Holumnica
Country SK
Coordinates 49.23304, 20.52697
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Modest wall remnants of a possible fortified aristocratic residence located directly within the village of Holumnica. Historical records question its classification as a proper castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Bánovce nad Bebravou

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-c925cb5b43d0
Name Hrad Bánovce nad Bebravou
Country SK
Coordinates 48.7188, 18.26191
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Blh

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-cd226bf1b45d
Name Hrad Blh
Country SK
Coordinates 48.47403, 20.12568
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A castle ruin located within a game preserve near Veľký Blh in the Rimavská Sobota district. The site maintains impressive dimensions and receives minimal visitor traffic. Vehicle access requires authorisation; on foot approximately 50–60 minutes from the gate.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Breznica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-d255a62b82d0
Name Hrad Breznica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.37832, 18.62786
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description The last remains of a medieval castle near Tekovská Breznica, part of the Pohronská hradná cesta castle route. A marked green trail leads from the cemetery parking area through zigzag paths to the ruins. The route continues to the nearby Sokolia Skala fortlet.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Domaniža

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-d5d088d3cefb
Name Hrad Domaniža
Country SK
Coordinates 49.04377, 18.54909
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Hajnáčka

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-d8f09a4100f8
Name Hrad Hajnáčka
Country SK
Coordinates 48.2181, 19.95535
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A hilltop ruin built on a volcanic outcrop near Hajnáčka village. Little has been preserved beyond the last remnants of walls and one surviving chamber with a carved staircase. Freely accessible with an iconic gate entrance and panoramic views.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Hodejov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-dfe7ee7dfb72
Name Hrad Hodejov
Country SK
Coordinates 48.29821, 19.98308
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A heavily overgrown medieval fortification above Hodejov village, between Rimavská Sobota and Fiľakovo. The castle was damaged by historical quarrying and dismantling by local inhabitants. Freely accessible via a short 10-minute hike from the cemetery.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Lietava

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-e4fa19b4ff57
Name Hrad Lietava
Country SK
Coordinates 49.16063, 18.68475
Accessible true
Alternative Names Lietava Castle
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description One of Slovakia’s most impressive castle ruins in the Súľov Mountains, approximately 10 km from Žilina; maintained by a local association with a small exhibition and refreshments.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Lipovce

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-e9eb0ca1bd3f
Name Hrad Lipovce
Country SK
Coordinates 49.05693, 20.93522
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A former royal castle on Jazvečí Hill above Lačnovská gorge, built to guard the trade route from Prešov to Levoča. A large stone tower and final wall fragments remain.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Liptovský Hrádok

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-ef901472566d
Name Hrad Liptovský Hrádok
Country SK
Coordinates 49.04573, 19.73306
Accessible true
Alternative Names Liptovský Hrádok – Bašta
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Originally a guard castle at the intersection of two major trade routes; the older nucleus became a ruin after an 1803 fire while the younger manor house survives; now operates as Hotel Chateau GrandCastle.
Homepage https://www.grandcastle.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Peťuša

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-fb2267f38561
Name Hrad Peťuša
Country SK
Coordinates 48.55493, 19.07838
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A defunct medieval castle presumed to date from the late 13th century, likely built as a toll station guarding important trade routes in the Zvolen district. Recent archaeological work uncovered some wall remnants, though these have since been reburied. No historical documentation of its original name survives.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Slovenská Ľupča

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8821-fe15fc75d69a
Name Hrad Slovenská Ľupča
Country SK
Coordinates 48.77248, 19.28111
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A castle undergoing ongoing restoration above the village of Slovenská Ľupča, forming a dominant landmark visible from the Banská Bystrica–Brezno road. Open to the public with guided tours of approximately 30–40 minutes.
Homepage https://www.hradlupca.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Teplica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-0061eab40ba4
Name Hrad Teplica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.53306, 18.84727
Accessible true
Alternative Names Pustý hrad nad Sklenými Teplicami, Červený hrad
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Also known as Pustý hrad or Červený hrad, this castle above Sklené Teplice guarded access routes to Banská Štiavnica. It was dismantled around the turn of the 16th–17th centuries and its stones used to construct a local church. Freely accessible via marked trails from Sklené Teplice spa town.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrad Zniev (horný, starší)

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-057d02f71f4c
Name Hrad Zniev (horný, starší)
Country SK
Coordinates 48.96837, 18.77283
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hrad Zniev
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description The upper and older part of Zniev castle at the hilltop; practically nothing remains, with building material likely reused in the lower castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hradisko Bojná Valy

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-092159398b8d
Name Hradisko Bojná Valy
Country SK
Coordinates 48.61288, 17.99783
Accessible false
Alternative Names Bojná Valy, Bojná
Built 9th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Hradisko Bojná Valy is an early medieval fortified settlement near Bojná village in the Topoľčany district, featuring massive earth ramparts several meters high and a reconstructed entrance gate. The site is freely accessible on foot and is valued for its well-preserved defensive earthworks. Vehicle access is restricted after 17:00.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Hradisko Dražovce

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-1102ed5d7805
Name Hradisko Dražovce
Country SK
Coordinates 48.35637, 18.05579
Accessible false
Built 8th Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Hradisko Dražovce is a prehistoric fortified settlement above the village of Dražovce in the Nitra district. An iconic Romanesque chapel now stands on the site of the former hillfort, and visible earthwork remnants can still be observed. The site is freely accessible and suitable for family visits.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hradisko Ducové

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-1411d0b4f374
Name Hradisko Ducové
Country SK
Coordinates 48.62256, 17.87278
Accessible true
Built 9th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Great Moravian-era fortified settlement between Ducové and Hubina villages near Piešťany. Features one of the best-preserved Great Moravian church/rotunda foundations and reconstructed palisades on earthen ramparts.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hradisko Ivanovce

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-1c31d4358bb6
Name Hradisko Ivanovce
Country SK
Coordinates 48.82493, 17.90462
Accessible true
Built 16th Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hradisko Stráňa

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-2ea8d8b0bb71
Name Hradisko Stráňa
Country SK
Coordinates 49.04455, 19.32988
Accessible true
Built 8th Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Archaeological hillfort site in Ludrová (Ružomberok district); offers views across to the opposite hill where Hrádok Páncová once stood.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hradisko Žiar

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-3431b7da9d87
Name Hradisko Žiar
Country SK
Coordinates 49.26101, 19.43423
Accessible true
Built 8th Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Prehistoric hillfort above Sedliacka Dubová village (Dolný Kubín district) near a ruined church; history reaches back to prehistory.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Diviacka Nová Ves

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-38ffe85c4931
Name Hrádok Diviacka Nová Ves
Country SK
Coordinates 48.74801, 18.49069
Accessible false
Built 14th Century
Condition Rebuilt
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Diviaky nad Nitricou

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-3fbfc0058ab4
Name Hrádok Diviaky nad Nitricou
Country SK
Coordinates 48.77196, 18.4896
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Dolné Janíky

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-42f189d94bd9
Name Hrádok Dolné Janíky
Country SK
Coordinates 48.14923, 17.42374
Accessible true
Built 17th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Star-shaped fortress near Dolné Janíky village with clearly visible fortification ramparts, situated metres from the Malý Dunaj river.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Dubodiel

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-49a5e2d67bd8
Name Hrádok Dubodiel
Country SK
Coordinates 48.76699, 18.09825
Accessible true
Built 12-13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Hradec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-521795b0bbb7
Name Hrádok Hradec
Country SK
Coordinates 48.75941, 18.68381
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Jalšové

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-561fd84ef161
Name Hrádok Jalšové
Country SK
Coordinates 48.50576, 17.83117
Accessible true
Built 12th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Ruined small castle in Jalšové village where St. Martin’s Church now stands on the former castle location; a preserved moat remains visible around the church grounds.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Kamenec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-5d13505764bb
Name Hrádok Kamenec
Country SK
Coordinates 48.63875, 18.58171
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Malé Ostré

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-6fee1cc0e613
Name Hrádok Malé Ostré
Country SK
Coordinates 49.27783, 18.82356
Accessible false
Built 1st Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Extinct fortification in Kysucké Nové Mesto district; largely destroyed by quarrying after 1985 archaeological finds of pottery, an arrowhead, and a spear point.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Hrádok Páncová

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-74b2f773b10f
Name Hrádok Páncová
Country SK
Coordinates 49.04591, 19.32526
Accessible true
Built 5th Century BCE
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Ruined small castle on a steep bare hilltop above Ludrová near Ružomberok; only faint terrain traces remain of the original structure.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Hrádok Podhorany

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-791a7e4a09f0
Name Hrádok Podhorany
Country SK
Coordinates 48.3864, 18.10854
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Hrádok Podhorany is a disappeared medieval small castle (hrádok) in the village of Podhorany, Nitra district. The site is on fenced private land and is not accessible to the public. Adjacent ruins of a fortified church are also present in the vicinity.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Šišov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-8514e97bb318
Name Hrádok Šišov
Country SK
Coordinates 48.65513, 18.17745
Accessible true
Built 11-12th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hrádok Žabokreky nad Nitrou

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-9ba055e09761
Name Hrádok Žabokreky nad Nitrou
Country SK
Coordinates 48.62195, 18.30365
Accessible false
Built 14th Century
Condition Rebuilt
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hričovský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-9ce8051be550
Name Hričovský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.21155, 18.61989
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Ruins on a distinctive cliff of the northernmost outcrop of the Súľov Hills at 564 m above sea level above Hričovské Podhradie; access via red-marked trail.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Hronský Beňadik Abbey

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-a111c4395a4d
Name Hronský Beňadik Abbey
Country SK
Coordinates 48.34472, 18.55806
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kláštor Hronský Beňadik, Hronský Beňadik Monastery
Built 11th Century
Condition Restored
Description A fortified Benedictine monastery founded in 1075 by King Géza I of Hungary as Monasterium Ecclesia Sancti Benedicti. The Nitra Gospels, the oldest Latin book from the territory of Slovakia, were written here around 1100. A national cultural monument since 1963, housing 13th-century sculptures and 14th-century Madonna figures.
Owned By Roman Catholic Diocese of Nitra
Type Unknown

Hrušov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-a423c63c6c03
Name Hrušov
Country SK
Coordinates 48.47866, 18.42605
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Hrušov castle stands on the top of a quartzite ridge of the Tribeč Mountains south of Skýcov village in the Zlaté Moravce district. The ruins are maintained by the Leustach association, which keeps the grounds in good condition. The site is freely accessible with parking available near the main road.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Humenné Mansion

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-aa0da4c2be39
Name Humenné Mansion
Country SK
Coordinates 48.93894, 21.90723
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Humenné
Built 17th Century
Condition Restored
Description A former residence of the Druget dynasty built in Renaissance style around 1610 and later rebuilt in Neo-Baroque style. One of the largest manor-type buildings in Slovakia, now housing the Vihorlat Museum with over a hundred thousand exhibits including Hungarian Royal Gallery pieces and Celtic-Dacian coin treasures.
Owned By Vihorlat Museum
Type Palace

Ilavský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-ad987c07cff8
Name Ilavský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.99798, 18.23256
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Intact
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Jedľové Kostoľany (Živanská veža)

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-b2b7a6cc7310
Name Jedľové Kostoľany (Živanská veža)
Country SK
Coordinates 48.4648, 18.5184
Accessible false
Alternative Names Živanská veža
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Živanská veža (Živany Tower) is a ruined medieval watchtower near Jedľové Kostoľany in the Zlaté Moravce district, built to guard an important trade route. Only the northern part of the original tower has survived. The structure likely fell into disuse after 1708, around the same time as nearby Hrušov castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Tower House

Kamenica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-b68479533ff6
Name Kamenica
Country SK
Coordinates 49.19591, 20.97039
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Medieval castle ruins on a limestone ridge in the Čergov Mountains above Kamenica village. The fortress resisted the Hussites; Imperial forces later destroyed it and locals quarried its stones for a distillery.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kapušiansky hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-baefa3edc85a
Name Kapušiansky hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.055, 21.32028
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Originally called Tobul, this royal guard castle above Kapušany village served as a watchtower. Burned by order of the Hungarian Diet in 1715, it is now undergoing restoration with a tower open to visitors.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kaštieľ Borša

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-bf42a07a60bf
Name Kaštieľ Borša
Country SK
Coordinates 48.38912, 21.70539
Accessible true
Alternative Names Borša kastély
Built 16th Century
Condition Restored
Description Built in 1570 on the site of an earlier medieval water castle, the manor at Borša is historically significant as the birthplace of Ferenc II Rákóczi in 1676. The building has been fully restored and now operates as a museum with interactive exhibits.
Homepage https://www.borsikastely.eu/sk/kontakty/
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Kaštieľ Čereňany

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-c30d26702eed
Name Kaštieľ Čereňany
Country SK
Coordinates 48.64186, 18.48482
Accessible true
Built 1640
Condition Partially Restored
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kaštieľ Kotešová

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-c779bbfcbf8c
Name Kaštieľ Kotešová
Country SK
Coordinates 49.2411, 18.59802
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Intact
Description Originally a water fortification converted into a manor house in Kotešová (Bytča district); privately owned and available for accommodation rental.
Owned By Private
Type Fortified Manor House

Kaštieľ Lukáčovce

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-c9410fe74309
Name Kaštieľ Lukáčovce
Country SK
Coordinates 48.39753, 17.93325
Accessible false
Built 15th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Kaštieľ Lukáčovce is a Renaissance-era fortified manor house situated along the main road through Lukáčovce village in the Nitra district. First mentioned in the 15th century, the structure is currently closed and in a deteriorating state. It lies close to the Hrádok Lukáčovce motte site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Kaštieľ Radoľa

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-cde750af46ea
Name Kaštieľ Radoľa
Country SK
Coordinates 49.29545, 18.78834
Accessible true
Built 16th Century
Condition Restored
Description Renaissance square residential tower in Radoľa (Kysucké Nové Mesto district) with cross vaults and comb ornamentation; houses a Kysucké Museum exhibition.
Homepage https://www.kysuckemuzeum.sk
Owned By Kysuce Museum
Type Fortified Manor House

Kaštieľ Trenčianske Mitice

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-d2507c29d1f8
Name Kaštieľ Trenčianske Mitice
Country SK
Coordinates 48.81026, 18.11182
Accessible false
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kaštieľ Vécseyovcov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-d4343a212acf
Name Kaštieľ Vécseyovcov
Country SK
Coordinates 48.38, 21.77
Accessible false
Alternative Names Streda nad Bodrogom kastély
Built 14th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description This Renaissance manor with an L-shaped floor plan stands on the site of a medieval fortress in Streda nad Bodrogom. Some medieval architectural elements remain visible within the later Renaissance construction. The building currently houses the local municipal office.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Kazimír

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-d83172b2e2f0
Name Kazimír
Country SK
Coordinates 48.52542, 21.58306
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description The castle at Kazimír left no surviving written records of its origins, and only a single wall fragment — likely from a palace building — survives beside the local church above the Izra stream. The remnants can be viewed via a small pavilion and stairway near the site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kežmarok Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-dfeb2ce2ae42
Name Kežmarok Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.13986, 20.43314
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kežmarský hrad
Built 1465
Condition Restored
Description The only completely preserved castle in the Spiš region, first documented in 1463. Houses multiple exhibitions on the development of Kežmarok city.
Homepage https://www.kezmarok.com/
Owned By Museum in Kežmarok
Type Unknown

Komárno Fortress

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-e0776f89c629
Name Komárno Fortress
Country SK
Coordinates 47.75333, 18.1375
Accessible true
Alternative Names Pevnosť Komárno, Old Fortress Komárno, New Fortress Komárno
Built 19th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description One of the largest 19th-century fortress complexes in Central Europe. The Old Fortress and New Fortress on the Slovak side of the Danube form a bastion-type defensive system stretching from the 16th through late 19th centuries. The Old Fortress is considered the first fortress of its type in Central Europe.
Owned By Town of Komárno
Type Artillery Fort

Korlátka

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-e47cc66ba99d
Name Korlátka
Country SK
Coordinates 48.57525, 17.38582
Accessible true
Alternative Names Korlátko
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Gothic castle ruins on a rocky outcrop in the Little Carpathians near Cerová (Rozbehy), notable for being one of the few castles approached by going downhill. Relatively large ruins with scenic vistas.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Košeca

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-e877f6d192f4
Name Košeca
Country SK
Coordinates 48.97577, 18.30739
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Kotrčiná Lúčka I.

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-ef2d62672401
Name Kotrčiná Lúčka I.
Country SK
Coordinates 49.24318, 18.85017
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Ruined small castle above Kotrčiná Lúčka village (Žilina district) with well-preserved earthen ramparts and scenic views of the village.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Kotrčiná Lúčka II.

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-f109dd3df60f
Name Kotrčiná Lúčka II.
Country SK
Coordinates 49.24586, 18.84864
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Secondary ruined fortification above Kotrčiná Lúčka village (Žilina district); best visited together with Kotrčiná Lúčka I in a single excursion.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Krásna Hôrka Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-f6f718d72765
Name Krásna Hôrka Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.65824, 20.60033
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hrad Krásna Hôrka
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A Gothic castle first recorded in 1333, held by the Andrássy family from 1578 to 1918. One of Slovakia’s best-preserved medieval castles until severely damaged by fire on 10 March 2012, which destroyed the roof, the Gothic palace exhibition area, and the bell tower. Managed by the Slovak National Museum; restoration is ongoing.
Homepage http://www.hradkrasnahorka.sk
Owned By Slovak National Museum
Type Keepless

Kremnica Town Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-faec66a331ab
Name Kremnica Town Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.70639, 18.9175
Accessible true
Alternative Names Mestský hrad Kremnica, Kremnica Castle
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description A medieval fortified castle complex built from the 13th through 15th centuries, described as a unique example of a very well-preserved fortification system in Central Europe. The multifunctional complex includes St. Catherine’s Church and is associated with the National Bank of Slovakia’s Museum of Coins and Medals.
Owned By NBS – Museum of Coins and Medals
Type Unknown

Lednický hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8822-fdb130c9a3ff
Name Lednický hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.11057, 18.2113
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Homepage https://www.hradlednica.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Leopoldov Fortress

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-0271082a0382
Name Leopoldov Fortress
Country SK
Coordinates 48.44428, 17.77772
Accessible false
Alternative Names Pevnosť Leopoldov
Built 17th Century
Condition Intact
Description A star-shaped artillery fortress founded in 1664–1669 on the initiative of Emperor Leopold I as a defence against the Ottoman Turks. Since 1855 it has functioned as a high-security state prison and is not open to the public.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Artillery Fort

Levice

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-0754993884f4
Name Levice
Country SK
Coordinates 48.22189, 18.60139
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Levice castle is situated in the center of the town of Levice at the intersection of the Hronská floodplain and Ipeľ hilly country. The castle complex includes an adjacent manor house (kaštieľ) that houses the Tekovské Museum. The grounds are open to the public daily.
Owned By Tekov Museum
Type Unknown

Likava

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-0acce723cff5
Name Likava
Country SK
Coordinates 49.10512, 19.31209
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description The largest castle in the Liptov region above Likava village; a royal guard castle with two accessible courtyards and Hunyad Tower; managed by Liptov Museum.
Homepage https://www.liptovskemuzeum.sk
Owned By Liptov Museum
Type Unknown

Ľubovňa Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-0feeae0e0620
Name Ľubovňa Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.31501, 20.69969
Accessible true
Alternative Names Ľubovniansky hrad
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A border guard fortress overlooking Stará Ľubovňa. Notable for housing Polish coronation jewels; replicas are on display. Open year-round with attractive exhibitions.
Homepage https://www.hradlubovna.sk/
Owned By Ľubovňa Museum
Type Unknown

Malé Šance hviezdicová reduta

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-1361cc41becd
Name Malé Šance hviezdicová reduta
Country SK
Coordinates 49.51703, 18.86489
Accessible true
Built 1644
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Star-shaped redoubt forming part of the approximately 1,800 m long Malé Šance fortification system in Čadca district; enlarged in 1664; historically garrisoned by 40 men.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Artillery Fort

Malé Šance malá reduta

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-157a85b6081b
Name Malé Šance malá reduta
Country SK
Coordinates 49.51595, 18.85447
Accessible true
Built 17th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Small redoubt forming part of the 17th-century Malé Šance fortification complex in Čadca district; heavily overgrown but the earthworks remain identifiable.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Artillery Fort

Malinovo Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-19fe09de3c29
Name Malinovo Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.1528, 17.2975
Alternative Names Éberhard Castle, Apponyi Castle
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A classicist four-wing manor house evolved from a medieval moated castle first mentioned in 1209. Reconstructed after 1677 from a water castle into a Renaissance manor, then modernised in the early 19th century by the Apponyi family. Portions of the original moat survive. Currently houses the Combined Secondary School of Horticulture named after Gustáv Čejka and is in need of renovation.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Palace

Markušovce Manor House

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-1f9f9a46385a
Name Markušovce Manor House
Country SK
Coordinates 48.9156, 20.6241
Accessible true
Alternative Names Mariássy Manor House, Kaštieľ Markušovce
Built 17th Century
Condition Restored
Description A manor house built in 1643 for the Máriássy family, now operating as a museum and branch of the Spiš Museum. The grounds include the rococo ‘Dardanely’ belvedere from 1778 housing a collection of historical musical instruments regularly used for concerts. The earlier Máriássy castle on the property dates to 1284 and was abandoned after a fire in 1773.
Owned By Spiš Museum
Type Palace

Medzianky

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-23588e2e2b02
Name Medzianky
Country SK
Coordinates 49.03932, 21.48517
Accessible true
Built 12th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A small fortified castle (hrádok) without a forecastle, initially commissioned by the Johannite Order and used by the Hussite Brethren in the mid-15th century. Situated on a rocky promontory with panoramic views.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Michalov hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-25f0bc6300f1
Name Michalov hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.56111, 18.40972
Accessible true
Built 11th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Modrý Kameň

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-29fa7c15f59b
Name Modrý Kameň
Country SK
Coordinates 48.24373, 19.33326
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A gothic castle ruin with a preserved Baroque manor house directly above the town of Modrý Kameň in the Krupina Plateau. The Baroque manor now houses a toy museum. The site offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Homepage https://www.hradmodrykamen.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Nezbudská Lúčka

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-2ce1d4cf85b7
Name Nezbudská Lúčka
Country SK
Coordinates 49.1846, 18.87062
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Ruined small castle on a hill beside a railway underpass in Nezbudská Lúčka (Žilina district); partially destroyed by railway construction; a chapel now occupies the site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Motte and Bailey

Nitra Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-314ccbb7e3ab
Name Nitra Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.31839, 18.08686
Accessible true
Alternative Names Nitriansky hrad
Built 9th Century
Condition Intact
Description Nitra Castle is the dominant landmark of the city of Nitra, situated on a limestone hill at 220 meters above sea level. It is one of Slovakia’s oldest and best-preserved castle complexes, incorporating a cathedral that has been the seat of the Diocese of Nitra for over a millennium. Entry to the castle grounds is free, while cathedral tours require a ticket.
Homepage https://www.nitrianskyhrad.sk
Owned By Diocese of Nitra
Type Unknown

Nový Zámok

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-365d765107be
Name Nový Zámok
Country SK
Coordinates 48.45577, 18.89616
Accessible true
Alternative Names New Castle of Banská Štiavnica, Nový zámok
Built 16th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Renaissance watchtower fortress built in the 16th century as part of Banská Štiavnica’s fortifications against Ottoman raids. Known as the ‘New Castle’ in contrast to the older town castle, it has been transformed into a museum and is administered by the Slovak Mining Museum.
Owned By Slovak Mining Museum
Type Fort

Obliehacie opevnenie hradu Teplica

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-397fd5be354b
Name Obliehacie opevnenie hradu Teplica
Country SK
Coordinates 48.52846, 18.84733
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A small siege fortification located approximately 350 metres south of Hrad Teplica, with recognisable earthwork ramparts. It functioned as an auxiliary military outpost during the castle’s active period. Freely accessible via the green-marked trail heading south from Teplica Castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Opevnenie mesta Sabinov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-3c5cccbbda35
Name Opevnenie mesta Sabinov
Country SK
Coordinates 49.10113, 21.09884
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description City fortifications of the royal free town of Sabinov, construction ordered in 1474. Originally over 1,300 m of walls with 16 towers; only fragments on Ružová street survive today.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Opevnený kostol – Šenkvice

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-45d26e2b79e7
Name Opevnený kostol – Šenkvice
Country SK
Coordinates 48.29726, 17.34443
Accessible true
Alternative Names Opevnený kostol sv. Anny, Church of St. Anna Šenkvice
Built 14th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A Gothic church of St. Anna in Šenkvice enclosed by a Renaissance rectangular defensive wall with corner bastions, built during the period of Ottoman incursions. The exterior and well-maintained grounds are freely accessible to visitors.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Oponický hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-4a0cf7a8bbd5
Name Oponický hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.44826, 18.15632
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Oponický hrad is a ruined castle perched on a wooded quartzite rock southeast of the village of Oponice in the Tribeč Mountains, Topoľčany district. The ruins are considered among the most scenic in the Tribeč range and are freely accessible via a green-marked hiking trail. A picnic area is available near the castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Orava Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-4eaf1d638169
Name Orava Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.26178, 19.35879
Accessible true
Alternative Names Oravský hrad
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description Dominant landmark of the Orava region above the Orava River in Oravský Podzámok; one of Slovakia’s most beautiful castles with multiple museum tour routes operated by Orava Museum.
Homepage https://www.oravskemuzeum.sk/expozicie/oravsky-hrad/otvaracie-hodiny/
Owned By Orava Museum
Type Unknown

Ostrý Kameň

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-5079e375a215
Name Ostrý Kameň
Country SK
Coordinates 48.52227, 17.3721
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Castle ruins located on limestone cliffs of the Záruby ridge above Buková village near Smolenice, at 528 metres elevation. Features extensive remains with fireplaces and informational plaques.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Pajštún

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-5548fcbdf51c
Name Pajštún
Country SK
Coordinates 48.27566, 17.08267
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A large and scenic medieval castle ruin perched on a limestone rock in the Little Carpathians above the village of Borinka. The castle was destroyed by French forces in 1809 and is today one of the most visited castle ruins near Bratislava.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Parič

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-5bef611fb570
Name Parič
Country SK
Coordinates 48.62129, 21.7272
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Parič was a lowland water castle, formerly surrounded by moats, located in what is now a Trebišov city park. Only the western portion of a brick wall survives, the rest having been destroyed during feudal uprisings with the stone repurposed for a nearby manor house.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Pezinok – Starý hrad II

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-626eeb74d85b
Name Pezinok – Starý hrad II
Country SK
Coordinates 48.34377, 17.22224
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Fragmentary medieval castle remains north of Pezinok, of which a significant portion was lost to quarrying operations. The site offers pleasant views and is best visited as a brief stop when touring the nearby Červený Kameň Castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Pezinok – Starý zámok I

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-65ea5c7bc08e
Name Pezinok – Starý zámok I
Country SK
Coordinates 48.3144, 17.24862
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A defunct medieval fortification above Pezinok town, surviving only as earthen ramparts and terraces on a forested hillside above a psychiatric hospital. Wild boar are present in the surrounding forest.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Pezinok Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-697d525d98da
Name Pezinok Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.29099, 17.26823
Accessible true
Alternative Names Zámok Pezinok
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description A castle originating as a moated fortress between 1231 and 1271, later transformed into a Renaissance chateau. Long associated with the Pálffy family. Its cellars house the National Wine Salon, and the property now operates as a hotel, making it a centre of Pezinok’s wine culture heritage.
Owned By Private
Type Fortified Manor House

Plaveč

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-6dbcea026053
Name Plaveč
Country SK
Coordinates 49.25541, 20.84782
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A royal stone castle above the village of Plaveč, first recorded in the late 13th century. Lost military significance in the 18th century and suffered fire damage in the 19th. Reconstruction work ongoing since 2014.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Plavecký hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-72d1f21b0409
Name Plavecký hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.49375, 17.26862
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A large castle ruin on a marginal limestone hill of the Little Carpathians directly above the village of Plavecké Podhradie, commanding expansive views over the Záhorie lowland. The site is freely accessible and popular with families.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Plešivec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-77d524b0989e
Name Plešivec
Country SK
Coordinates 48.54739, 20.402
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Only a fragmentary section of the castle wall of Plešivec survives, located within a private residential garden on the edge of the Slovenský Kras karst region. The site is on private property and is viewable only from outside the fence.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Podolínec – mestský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-78f4e39316af
Name Podolínec – mestský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.25677, 20.53308
Accessible true
Built 15th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Urban castle of the historic royal city of Podolínec. The original palace was replaced by the municipal office building; medieval fortifications remain preserved on Baštová Street.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Považský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-7f42269d06d9
Name Považský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.14547, 18.45807
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hrad Bystrica
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Prietrž hradby

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-81c0e134fbcf
Name Prietrž hradby
Country SK
Coordinates 48.67879, 17.44328
Accessible true
Alternative Names Husitské hradby
Built 17th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Fortifications of uncertain origin with a trapezoid ground plan and 61 shooting ports, locally called Hussite fortifications. May have served as anti-Turkish defences; exact historical origins unknown.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Prievidzký hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-87c3ba47a7d2
Name Prievidzký hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.77122, 18.63531
Accessible true
Built 11th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Pustý hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-8977b62b662f
Name Pustý hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.55628, 19.10888
Accessible true
Alternative Names Pustý hrad Zvolen
Built 9th Century
Condition Ruins
Description One of the largest castle complexes in Slovakia, consisting of upper and lower castles above Zvolen. Among the oldest medieval castles in Slovakia, with the lower castle discovered relatively recently. A buffet operates between the two levels during summer.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Radoľa – arch. lokalita

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-8f57299f0af2
Name Radoľa – arch. lokalita
Country SK
Coordinates 49.29487, 18.78632
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Archaeological site on a hill above Radoľa village (Kysucké Nové Mesto district) containing remains of an early Gothic chapel and a Hussite fortified structure.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Rajecký hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-92e72a8044c1
Name Rajecký hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.11094, 18.62161
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Only the last stone wall remnants confirmed by archaeological research survive near Dubová hill above Jasenové (Žilina district); educational trail and a lookout tower on site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Revište

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-956ab5c37e5b
Name Revište
Country SK
Coordinates 48.52153, 18.72276
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A medieval fortress on a steep andesite hill above the Hron River, managed by the Association for the Rescue of Revište Castle since 2011. Active restoration is ongoing and the site hosts regular cultural events. An educational trail with eight information panels leads from the free parking area.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Richnava

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-9a0e9b58b766
Name Richnava
Country SK
Coordinates 48.92548, 20.92519
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description The last remnants of Richnava castle are found along an inconspicuous alley in the village, with wall sections straddling the boundary between a private residence and the public street. Most of the original stonework was removed and repurposed for the construction of the nearby Kluknava manor. An information plaque marks the site.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Ruskovce

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-9ce3bcf21dd5
Name Ruskovce
Country SK
Coordinates 48.74391, 18.1976
Accessible true
Built 11-12th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Sandberg

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-a029656a44f8
Name Sandberg
Country SK
Coordinates 48.2017, 16.97195
Accessible true
Built 9th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A well-known archaeological site with educational trails near Bratislava, featuring the still-discernible earthwork rampart of a medieval fortification situated above a former quarry. The site pairs naturally with a visit to nearby Devín Castle.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Šášov

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-a7408cb24960
Name Šášov
Country SK
Coordinates 48.5791, 18.90007
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A partially preserved medieval fortress above the Hron River, maintained by the Association for the Rescue of Šášov Castle since 2003. A significant portion of the structure survives with ongoing volunteer restoration. The castle hosts periodic guided night tours.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Šebeš

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-aadfeca3ae5c
Name Šebeš
Country SK
Coordinates 49.00163, 21.35607
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description A small medieval castle above Podhradík village near Prešov on an andesite hill, rebuilt from wood to stone. Only final wall remnants survive; deliberately burned by the residents and magistrate of Prešov.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Šimonovany (vodný hrad)

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-aca80b4cc768
Name Šimonovany (vodný hrad)
Country SK
Coordinates 48.6311, 18.39097
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Sitno

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-b4dfa4514f4e
Name Sitno
Country SK
Coordinates 48.40277, 18.87638
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Castle ruins occupying the site of a former fortified settlement on Sitno hill at 860 metres in the Štiavnice Mountains, offering some of the most scenic castle views in Slovakia. Two hiking routes exist: an easier asphalt road from Svätý Anton or a more challenging marked trail from Lake Počúvadlo. Freely accessible.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Sivý Kameň

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-b9d6048f2fa0
Name Sivý Kameň
Country SK
Coordinates 48.68592, 18.63885
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Sklabiňa

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-be1029977149
Name Sklabiňa
Country SK
Coordinates 49.05453, 19.01907
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Largest fortress in the Turiec region above Sklabinský Podzámok (Martin district); cared for by the DONJON association with a small museum, local cheese and sausage sales.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Smolenice Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-c5e9184ea065
Name Smolenice Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.51361, 17.43222
Accessible true
Alternative Names Smolenický zámok
Built 15th Century
Condition Restored
Description Originally built in the 15th century and destroyed in regional conflicts, the present Romantic castle was reconstructed in the early 20th century under Count József Pálffy, drawing inspiration from Kreuzenstein castle near Vienna. Acquired by the state in 1945 and managed by the Slovak Academy of Sciences as a conference centre since 1953. Open to the public in July and August.
Owned By Slovak Academy of Sciences
Type Keepless

Šomoška

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-c9b75f12ed2b
Name Šomoška
Country SK
Coordinates 48.1712, 19.85718
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A castle ruin on a conical basalt hill in the Cerová vrchovina range on the Slovak–Hungarian border. The Slovak approach features an interesting stone waterfall and stone sea geological formations. The site is very photogenic with views of the nearby Hungarian castle Salgó vára.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Soví hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-cc06f88878ec
Name Soví hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.22581, 19.91204
Accessible true
Built 13-14th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Practically nothing has been preserved of this castle above Šurice village; only a cistern and stone-carved steps remain on a rare rock formation. The site features a pavilion and informational signs with a short 10–15 minute woodland trail to the summit. Freely accessible.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Spiš Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-d38adbdc6b75
Name Spiš Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.99949, 20.76892
Accessible true
Alternative Names Spišský hrad, Szepesi vár
Built 12-13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, perched on a dramatic travertine hill in eastern Slovakia and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The oldest surviving element is a circular residential tower, with major expansions occurring in the 13th–15th centuries. After a fire in 1780 the garrison withdrew and the castle fell into ruin; it is now managed by the Slovak National Museum as an open-air heritage site.
Homepage https://www.spisskemuzeum.com/spissky-hrad/
Owned By Spiš Museum
Type Keepless

Spišský Štvrtok

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-d6bffd965d87
Name Spišský Štvrtok
Country SK
Coordinates 49.0025, 20.46274
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description A fortified church of St. Ladislaus with surrounding defensive walls and an earthen rampart visible on the northern side, located at the centre of Spišský Štvrtok village.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fort

Staré Šance

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-dadbcedc9f57
Name Staré Šance
Country SK
Coordinates 49.48425, 18.76343
Accessible true
Built 1578
Condition Partial Ruins
Description Square-plan fortress in Svrčinovec (Kysúc region) at 630 m elevation with surviving ditch; archaeological finds include pottery fragments and pipes; accessible by car.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Artillery Fort

Starhrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-de96dd39d9bc
Name Starhrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.17778, 18.8738
Accessible true
Alternative Names Starhrad pri Varíne
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Description One of Slovakia’s most beautiful castle ruins forming a distinctive landmark above the Váh River near Varín; maintained by the Castrum Warna association.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Starý Zámok

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-e36a099c5acd
Name Starý Zámok
Country SK
Coordinates 48.45963, 18.89124
Accessible true
Alternative Names Old Castle Banská Štiavnica
Built 13th Century
Condition Restored
Description A municipal castle in the centre of Banská Štiavnica created by the reconstruction of a fortified church. The castle houses multiple exhibitions including mining displays, municipal history, and weapons collections. Managed by the regional museum.
Owned By Slovak Mining Museum
Type Unknown

Strážky Manor

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-e409c1a0d233
Name Strážky Manor
Country SK
Coordinates 49.17203, 20.45407
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Strážky
Built 15th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Renaissance manor in Spišská Belá with origins in a 12th-13th century defensive structure, expanded by the Horváth-Stansith family in the 16th-17th centuries. Designated a national cultural monument in 1963 and restored in the 1960s–1990s. Now a branch of the Slovak National Gallery housing four permanent exhibitions including works of László Mednyánszky.
Homepage https://sng.sk/en/kastiel-strazky
Owned By Slovak National Gallery
Type Fortified Manor House

Strečno Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-eab2c533a050
Name Strečno Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 49.1745, 18.86216
Accessible true
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description Reconstructed ruin on a rocky cliff of Malá Fatra above the Váh River; operated by Považské Museum; exceptional panoramic views of the Váh valley.
Homepage https://www.muzeum.sk/hrad-strecno.html
Owned By Považské Museum
Type Unknown

Studený hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-ed039abdf84e
Name Studený hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.4056, 18.21964
Accessible false
Built 11th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Studený hrad was an 11th-century wooden fortification in the Nitra district that had already disappeared by the 13th century, leaving no significant visible remains. The hilltop site offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Gýmeš castle. It is freely accessible via hiking trails from Jelenec.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Stupava Mansion

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-f135ee0888e3
Name Stupava Mansion
Country SK
Coordinates 48.27429, 17.03264
Alternative Names Pálffyovský kaštieľ Stupava
Built 17th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Renaissance château originally built as a water castle and rebuilt in the 17th century. Associated with the Pálffy noble family. Currently functions as a social services facility.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Palace

Súča

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-f6cd01730f5a
Name Súča
Country SK
Coordinates 48.96048, 18.01482
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Sučiansky hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-f8d4e7209974
Name Sučiansky hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.07248, 19.06847
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Fragmented Remains
Description Castle ruin in the hills above Podhradie (Martin district) accessed via a green-marked trail along Hradský stream; practically nothing of the structure survives.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Súľovský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8823-fe18f8b51c09
Name Súľovský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 49.17442, 18.58339
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description One of Slovakia’s least accessible castles on a conglomerate hill at 660 m in the Súľov Mountains (Bytča district); originally consisting of lower and upper sections; trail includes ladders.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Svätý Anton Mansion

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8824-02e82cb901e8
Name Svätý Anton Mansion
Country SK
Coordinates 48.42155, 18.94234
Accessible true
Alternative Names Kaštieľ Svätý Anton, Antol Mansion
Built 18th Century
Condition Restored
Description A Baroque manor house significantly expanded in the mid-18th century under Earl Andrej Kohary into a four-wing noble residence. The last private owner was Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Since 1962 it has operated as a museum of art, history, and hunting, housing collections from the 18th to 20th centuries from around the world, set within a baroque park.
Homepage https://www.msa.sk/
Owned By Múzeum vo Svätom Antone
Type Palace

Tematín

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8824-04580f1f93e8
Name Tematín
Country SK
Coordinates 48.67723, 17.92919
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Partial Ruins
Homepage https://www.tematin.eu
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Topoľčiansky hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8824-08fd2476fd41
Name Topoľčiansky hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.65846, 18.0492
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Topoľčiansky hrad is a ruined castle rising above the village of Podhradie on a partially wooded dolomite hill in the Považský Inovec range, Topoľčany district. It serves as the dominant landmark of the surrounding area and is visible from a considerable distance. Seasonal free access is available via a short trail from the village church.
Homepage https://www.topolcianskyhrad.sk
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Tornaľský hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ad-72fd-8824-0e727c6832f3
Name Tornaľský hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.42508, 20.32124
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Rebuilt
Description The original small fortified tower at this site no longer exists; an artificially created folly ruin was constructed in the 19th century in its place. Located above an amphitheatre in the municipal park of Tornaľa. Freely accessible via a short 10-minute walk from parking near the local château.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Folly

Trenčín Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-a002e883a15c
Name Trenčín Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.89412, 18.04474
Accessible true
Alternative Names Trenčiansky hrad
Built 11th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Homepage https://www.muzeumtn.sk
Owned By Trenčín Museum
Type Unknown

Tvrz Klátová Nová Ves

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-a41fa883f827
Name Tvrz Klátová Nová Ves
Country SK
Coordinates 48.56479, 18.30629
Accessible true
Built 16th Century
Condition Restored
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Tvrz Zemianske Kostoľany

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-abb27c218098
Name Tvrz Zemianske Kostoľany
Country SK
Coordinates 48.68642, 18.52559
Accessible true
Built 16th Century
Condition Restored
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Uhrovec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-ae4e5d5b8951
Name Uhrovec
Country SK
Coordinates 48.75419, 18.39125
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Veľký Kamenec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-b023ff81e46b
Name Veľký Kamenec
Country SK
Coordinates 48.35867, 21.80819
Accessible false
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description Veľký Kamenec castle was likely built after the 13th-century Mongol invasion on a rhyolite hill rising from the East Slovakian plain. The castle fell into ruin at the end of the 17th century when imperial forces destroyed it. The freely accessible ruins carry warning signs about falling stone hazards.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Vígľaš Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-b4e2a524552f
Name Vígľaš Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.55553, 19.29998
Accessible true
Alternative Names Vígľašský zámok
Built 14th Century
Condition Restored
Description A robust reconstructed castle set on a low hill spur of the Javorie range, surrounded by the Slatina River in Vígľaš village near Zvolen. Comprehensively restored and now operated as a luxury hotel.
Owned By Private
Type Keepless

Vodný hrad Hronsek

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-b8be5f313095
Name Vodný hrad Hronsek
Country SK
Coordinates 48.64808, 19.15747
Accessible true
Alternative Names Hronsek Water Castle
Built 14th Century
Condition Partially Restored
Description A water castle in Hronsek village undergoing reconstruction, accompanied by a wooden church and manor house within the same settlement. Located directly in the village and easy to find.
Homepage https://vodnyhradhronsek.sk/en
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Fortified Manor House

Vršatec

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-bdfdc899bea0
Name Vršatec
Country SK
Coordinates 49.06624, 18.15078
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Zámok Bošany

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-c9eba77fdc5e
Name Zámok Bošany
Country SK
Coordinates 48.5808, 18.24843
Accessible false
Built 14th Century
Condition Rebuilt
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Zbojnícky hrad

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-ce8b1f7b9f93
Name Zbojnícky hrad
Country SK
Coordinates 48.97469, 21.3465
Accessible true
Built 13th Century
Condition Ruins
Description A stone fortress originally built to protect nearby salt mines, rebuilt from an earlier wooden structure. Demolished by regional assembly in 1715. Despite the popular name meaning ‘Bandit Castle’, no confirmed outlaw activity is documented. Restoration ongoing.
Owned By Slovak Republic
Type Unknown

Zvolen Castle

Field Value
ID 019dcf2c-09ae-752a-ad4c-d0182054551e
Name Zvolen Castle
Country SK
Coordinates 48.5728, 19.12732
Accessible true
Alternative Names Zvolenský hrad
Built 1360
Condition Restored
Description A preserved originally gothic castle with renaissance superstructure in the centre of Zvolen city, operated by the Slovak National Gallery. The castle is a national cultural monument hosting gallery exhibitions and available for event rental.
Homepage https://sng.sk/en/zvolensky-zamok/visit
Owned By Slovak National Gallery
Type Unknown