Spišský Hrad Daniel Fecko 2.C Juraj Chovanec 2.C

Location in the center of the Spis region 634 meters above sea level on dolomit rock it is located above Spisske podhradie

History is very rich the rock under castle was inhabited already years ago first tower of the castle was built in 11th or 12th century other parts were built in 13th century

in 1312 Matúš Čák Trenčiansky wanted to conquer the castle without success as a result, the castle was enlarged and rebuilt in the Gothic style shortly after in 1443 Jan Jiskra gained the castle and rebuilt it to the actual appearance later the king donated the castle to the family Zapoľský and it became their seat

later it became properity of the house of Habsburg, Turzo and Csaky in 1780 the castle burned from that time the castle became a ruin in recent years the castle was reconstructing and repairing the lower courtyard was open to public in 1983

Castle today biggest castle structure in middle Europe it is opened from April to November in summer there are big middle age actions with soldiers, battles, lords and craftsmen there is still archeological research in the basement of the castle

You can also visit Spišské podhradie and Spišska kapitula which is very beautiful church lot of hiking routes of difirent dificulties lot of restaurants not far from there It is near highway, so transportation is not problem

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