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Spišský hrad. The Spis Castle. The Spi s Castle was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier castle. It was the political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of Spi s County of the Kingdom of Hungary. it´s one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Spišský hradThe Spis Castle
The Spis Castle was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier castle. It was the political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of Spis County of the Kingdom of Hungary.
• it´s one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe
• covering a total area of 4.2 hectares
• inscribed into the UNESCO’s World heritage List in 1993
Located about 40 km east of Svabovce.
• the castle was rebuilt several times in the 14th – 15th century• it burned down in 1780• since that time it is a ruin
Castle fortification
• structurally oldest and most important part is the Roman palace• built at the time of Tatar invasions
Knights' Hall
The castle was partially reconstructed in the 20th century.
According to the legend, a beautiful girl called Hedwigajumped off the castle tower due to unhappy love and the fear of the punishment.
Today we see her face carved into the stone wall.
Exposure
• Landscape sculpture in the shape of the horse
• Found on the celtic coin
Opening hours 9:00 - 19:00 Last entrance at 18:00
December - March CLOSEDtel. 00421 53 4541336, [email protected] Enrty fee including a guide / audio guide 90 minutes
Adults 5,00 €
Reduced 3,00 €
Family ticket (children under 15 yrs) 12,00 € Children groups (children under 15 yrs) 2,50 €
Night guided tour Adults 6,00 € Reduced 3,50 €