The impressive rocky hill of Vysehrad (829 m above sea level) geographically belonging to the Žiar Mountain is known for its rich history. Concerning Ponitria and Turca, it was a strategically important place to control an important trade route across Europe, amber way. Not that he had been settled right away. In the period of Great Moravia, a tower was built on its top plateau, which was a significant power center of the region (among the locals it was even ruled that St. Methodius was buried here). Even in the Middle Ages, smaller wooden fortified fortresses operated at Vyšehrade. The remnants of ancient defensive buildings can be spotted in careful research even today. Vyšehrad Hill is one of our most important archaeological sites. However, it is also a popular tourist destination. Its top part was declared a national nature reserve. There is a rare forest-like vegetation and a number of protected insect species. From the top there is a magnificent view of Turiec and the upper part of Ponitria. Locality is an educational walkway dedicated to history, archeology, and the natural aspect of the area. The easiest access to Vysehrad is from Jasenovo.
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