1. Juraj Chovanec Daniel Fecko, 1.C
Šariš castle
Juraj Chovanec Daniel Fecko, 1.C

2. General information One of the largest and oldest Slovak castles
Only ruins remaining
Volunteers are reconstructing it
Popular destination for trips
Protected area

3. The inner castle with a donjon

4. Protected area under the castle

5. Location Čergov Mountains in the background
Middle of the Šariš region, 6-7 km north of Prešov
Andesite hill, former volcano
Overlooks the Torysa valley
Čergov Mountains in the background

6. From the south

7. History Permanently settled since the Neolitic
Built in the 13th century
Former administrative center of Šariš county
Destroyed by fire in 1687
Property of Charles Robert, Matthias Corvinus, Omodej and Rákoci families etc.

8. Castle at present
Volunteers led by Martin Sarossy are repairing the castle. Goats take care about the lawns.

9. They also organize social events – balls, feasts and battle reenactments.

10. ← King Karol Róbert

11. The end

12. The happyend