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Spiš Castle (UNESCO)

Žehra, Prešov Region, Slovakia

4.7 (0)

Overview

One of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe — four hectares of white ramparts on a travertine hill, visible for miles across the Spiš plain. Set in Eastern Slovakia, it rewards an unhurried visit — its walls, views and local history, with cafés or a village nearby to round out the trip; May – October is the pleasantest time to come.

Why visit: The most spectacular castle silhouette in the country.

History: Begun in the 12th century, never taken by the Tatars, and ruined by fire in 1780; UNESCO-listed in 1993.

Things to do

›Upper castle keep
›Rampart circuit
›Torture-chamber exhibit
›Spiš plain panorama

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Travel Information

Best time

May – October

Weather

Continental climate — cold, snowy winters and warm 22–27°C summers, with mild, uncrowded spring and autumn shoulder seasons.

Entry fee

€8–10

Hours

9 am–6 pm; closed in winter

Est. budget

€10–25

Duration

Half day

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