Lubovna Castle, Stará Ľubovňa, Slovakia

Ľubovňa Castle was built after 1292 by the Hungarian King Andrew III. As a border guard castle, it protected trade routes to Poland. Famous Hungarian and Polish noble families entered its history. The castle was the seat of the Polish trustees from the Spiš region for more than 350 years. Hungarian and Polish Kings and Queens, such as Mary, Sigismund, Vladislav II Jagiełło, John Albrecht, John Casimir, John Sobieski, honored the castle by their visit. Between 1655 and 1661 Polish crown jewels were hidden in the castle. Today their replicas - crown, apple, scepter and coronation mantle of Stanislaw August Poniatowski are exposed in the castle chapel. Famous adventurer Moric Beňovský who eventually became the king of Madagascar got to know the castle prison in 1768. One of the most valuable objects of the castle is definitely the main castle tower (Nebojsa) which has been preserved since the medieval era. There is an outlook tower with 360 degree view of the surroundings on the sixth floor. Just below the castle there is a unique natural museum that is definitely worth visiting.

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Peter Simkanin (2 months ago)
Nice castle, nice presentations, but be prepared to spent one or two hours freezing during the winter

Jair J Alzate Gzman (6 months ago)
Wonderful Castle (hrad), worthy to visit if you love culture and history, surrounded by nice people and breathtaking landscapes.

WaterMellon86 (6 months ago)
Beautiful castel with so many attractions around. Old village (skanzen), army exposition and amazing views

M. H. (7 months ago)
There is a paid parking (only 4 Euros) under the castle, you can park from the other side, from the village of Podsadek, and walk about 2km with a nice view through the meadows and forest up to the castle and deserve this monument a little. On the way you will also meet a good number of fellow Romani people :-)

Emre UZ (8 months ago)
Amazing castle with incredible nature. Must see. They protect the history. You are feeling like you are going back in time. Entrance 9€

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