Tematín Castle Ruins

Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia

Tematín Castle was originally built in the second half of the 13th century in the Kingdom of Hungary. It was completely reconstructed by the Thurzó family, owners of the castle from 1524. The last owner was Miklós Bercsényi, general of the anti-Habsburg insurrection army during Rákóczi's War of Independence. The castle fell into ruins after it was besieged in 1710 as a part of the suppression of the anti-Habsburg uprising.

A trove of axe-shaped iron coins from the Great Moravian period was found in the Hrádok area. Traces of the Great Moravian fortified settlement found in the village were destroyed by construction activities.

References:

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Address

507073, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Slovakia

More Information

www.slovakheritage.org
slovakia.travel
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lubos Somik (4 years ago)
Really nice castle worth seeing

WebMarK (4 years ago)
Beautiful views. Currently undergoing reconstruction, but still accessible. Nice walk to get there as well

heasung chun (4 years ago)
You can peacefully walk along the ridge around beautiful mountain view!

Lukas Letkovic (4 years ago)
Awesome place, nice views, lot of people trying to perserve this castle

Ľuboš Matúš (5 years ago)
Very good trip but Castle IS not very good. There IS Nice view but that's All. They ask you for 1€ to enter.

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