The Top 10 Castles and Ruins in Slovakia
Here it is. Finally. My list of the top 10 castles in Slovakia.
It was a difficult task for me to pick what I thought were the best in Slovakia. First off, I haven’t seen every castle or ruin in the country, and secondly, opinions are subjective.
My rankings are based on a few things: some are prominent Slovak symbols (Bratislava and Devín Castles), some have significant value to Slovak history (Nitra, Devín, and Trenčín Castles), some are just plain gorgeous to look at, inside and out (Bojnice and Orava Castles), and others are popular by word of mouth (Spiš, Krásna Hôrka, and Čachtice Castles).
My thanks to those who provided feedback on my initial query on the best castles in Slovakia.
A collection of pictures is at the end of this post.
What are the best castles to visit in Slovakia? Which ones are must see? Are you going to Slovakia soon and want to know what amazing castles should you see along your trip? Or have you recently returned from Slovakia and have something to recommend? What about you native Slovaks out there? Is there a fascinating castle or ruin somewhere hidden in the countryside that most people don’t know about?
Slavín is the name of a memorial in Bratislava, located on a hill close to the city center. It was opened in 1960 and is a memorial and cemetery of the Soviet soldiers that died while fighting to liberate the city from the Axis units, mainly made up of Germans, in April 1945.
One of the things that struck me as a foreigner in Slovakia was that the folk culture of traditional music and dance are more commonly found here than any place I had ever visited or lived. I’m not saying that you could see scenes like the one in the picture everyday, but if you are looking for folk culture, you don’t have to look long or far before you find it.