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Kamenica Castle, or rather its remains, are relatively easy to access, but not so accessible that crowds flock to it. I recommend it. More details on Wiki: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamek_Kamenica

Nice well preserved castle. Lots of resting areas around.

Nice well preserved castle. Lots of resting areas around.

A climatic town with lots of pubs. Worth wandering around and having a bite to eat.

Stará Ľubovňa Castle is an impressive historic castle perched on a hill above the town of Stará Ľubovňa. Built in the 14th century, it originally served as a defensive structure against attacks. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its well-preserved walls, towers, and courtyards. There is also a museum showcasing the history of the castle and the region.

Kežmarok Castle is the only completely preserved castle in Spiš. The first written mention of it dates back to 1463. The builders and first owners of the castle were the brothers Imrich and Štefan Zápoľský. In 1528 they were succeeded by the Lasky family, in 1571 by Ján Rueber, and in the years 1579 - 1684 it was owned by four generations of the Thököly family. The last owner of the castle was Ferdinand Rueber, and in 1702 it was purchased by the city of Kežmarok. Currently, it houses historical exhibitions documenting the development of Kežmarok and the surrounding area. Source: https://www.kezmarok.com/?Kezmarsky-hrad

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the second largest castle complex in Central Europe after Prague Castle is located here, in the middle of a landscape characterized by gently rolling hills. Spiš Castle rises on a rocky travertine cone at a height of 630 meters. Its outer walls alone cover an area of 41,426 square meters. According to excavations, the chain of hills in what is now Slovakia was already inhabited in Celtic times. Spiš Castle, however, was not built until the 12th century and was used as the administrative headquarters of the Spiš landowners. In the second half of the 15th century, the new owner Stefan Zapolya converted the castle into a representative aristocratic residence. A palace, a knight's hall and a chapel were built on the four-hectare site. His son John, who later became King of Hungary, was also born in Spiš Castle. After two devastating fires, the castle was finally abandoned in the 18th century. It gradually fell into ruin and was only awakened from its deep sleep by monument conservationists in the 1970s. And the extensive work was worth it: since 1993, the Spiš Castle has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and today houses a museum.

The castle in Stara Lubovna was built in the 13th century. Website of the castle: www.hradlubovna.sk