1. Castles around Prešov

2. Kapušany castle Castle ruins lies on Zámčisko hill
Situated near village Kapušany
Built in 13. century
First owner was Moglód family
After Moglóds, royal chamber
Destroyed in 1312 (war between Karol Robert and Matúš Čák)
1410, Andrej Kappy – built new castle

3. Kapušany castle Refortified in second half of 16. century
1685 – Imrich Tököli seized control of castle
Commander of Francis II. Rákoci’s army had burned castle in 1709
Temporary repaired in 1712
1715 – House of Parliament decided to destroy castle
Present time – reconstruction in progress

4. Kapušany castle

5. Šariš castle
Castle ruins lies on volcanic hill 570 meters above the sea, near city Veľký Šariš
First mention about castle is from 1245
Built to defend important Toryska route
New castle walls after Tatar’s invasion (440 cm)
Residence of the kings (Belo IV., Stephan, Ladislav IV.)
1290 – new owner: Soósovs family
After battle in Rozhanovce (1312), castle win Karol Robert from Anjou

6. Šariš castle 1436 – Castle became property of Peréniov’s family
This family built most of the residential and economical buildings
Imperial army conquered castle in 1537
After 1642 castle became property of Rákoci’s family
After 1660 one part destroyed after explosion of gun powder
1687 – castle captain let burn down damaged buildings
Since 2006 – owner is city of Veľký Šariš
In present – reconstruction in progress

7. Šariš castle

8. Zbojnícky castle Castle ruins, lies on Zamek hill near Ruská nová Ves
King Ladislav let Juraj Bokš built this castle between 13. and 14. century
First owner was Soóso’s family (14. century – 1670)
Castle survived lots of wars and was often damaged
1552 – damaged by citizens of Prešov
1575 – after kings order, captain of Šariš castle captured this castle and damaged him
1715 – House of Parliament decided to destroy him
At present ruins are decaying

9. Zbojnícky castle

10. Thanks for your time 
Juraj Olejňák I. A