Upper Váh region
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Upper Váh region is the tourism region in the north-west of Slovakia
, because of its beautiful countryside it is one of the most visited regions in Slovakia
. In the past it was part of Trencsén County.
castle is making an essential silhouette on the right side of the river Váh, near Považská Bystrica
. It is built on a cliff 497 meters above sea level. Due to its location it was one of the most important castles guarding the valley of the river Váh
, location of the castle is attractive also nowadays because it is set above important rail and road routes. At the peak of its fame it was home of around 400 people. It is famously known as an "eagles nest" of the important noble family of Podmaniczky, which controlled most of the region.
. It was built as a guarding castle in the second half of the 13th century near the confluence of the Kysuca and the Váh
, where tolls were collected. At the beginning of the 14th century, originally royal fortress passed into the hands of Matthew Csák and the castle, especially towers were fortified, and inside the fortress a new palace was built.
. It is the symbol of slovak
feudalism. It was built in the 14th century. Leopold I
ordered to destroy the castle in the 17th century, similarity with Považský hrad
. It is part of Slovak national heritage
. It was built in 13th century by archbishop of Nitra
. From 1563 it became the possession of Frantisek Thurzo. He built a manor house around an old Gothic
castle. Works ended in 1574. A famous Italian architect Kilian of Milan was invited to supervise the works. Another great Italian architect was called to supervised the repairs in 1612, it was Pocabello.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
, because of its beautiful countryside it is one of the most visited regions in Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
. In the past it was part of Trencsén County.
Districts
- Bytča DistrictBytca DistrictBytča District is a district inthe Žilina Region of central Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was part of the Hungarian county of Trenčín.- Municipalities :Populations are given as of 2005.*Bytča *Hlboké nad Váhom...
- Považská Bystrica DistrictPovažská Bystrica DistrictPovažská Bystrica District is adistrict inthe Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was part of theHungarian countyof Trenčín.-Municipalities:*Bodiná*Brvnište*Čelkova Lehota*Dolná Mariková...
- Žilina DistrictŽilina DistrictThe Žilina District is an okres of the Žilina Region in north-western Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was part of the Hungarian county of Trenčín.The core of the district is situated in the Váh river valley...
- Púchov DistrictPúchov DistrictPúchov District is adistrict inthe Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was part of theHungarian countyof Trenčín...
Považský hrad
A romantic ruin of medieval GothicGothic architecture
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture....
castle is making an essential silhouette on the right side of the river Váh, near Považská Bystrica
Považská Bystrica
Považská Bystrica is a town in northwestern Slovakia. It is located on the Váh river, around 30 km from the city of Žilina. It belongs to Upper Váh region of tourism.- Profile :...
. It is built on a cliff 497 meters above sea level. Due to its location it was one of the most important castles guarding the valley of the river Váh
Váh
The Váh is the longest river in entire Slovakia. A left tributary of the Danube river, the Váh is 406 km long, including its Čierny Váh branch...
, location of the castle is attractive also nowadays because it is set above important rail and road routes. At the peak of its fame it was home of around 400 people. It is famously known as an "eagles nest" of the important noble family of Podmaniczky, which controlled most of the region.
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Budatín Castle
Budatín castle is a castle in north-western SlovakiaSlovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
. It was built as a guarding castle in the second half of the 13th century near the confluence of the Kysuca and the Váh
Váh
The Váh is the longest river in entire Slovakia. A left tributary of the Danube river, the Váh is 406 km long, including its Čierny Váh branch...
, where tolls were collected. At the beginning of the 14th century, originally royal fortress passed into the hands of Matthew Csák and the castle, especially towers were fortified, and inside the fortress a new palace was built.
Strečno Castle
Strečno castle is a castle in north-western SlovakiaSlovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
. It is the symbol of slovak
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
feudalism. It was built in the 14th century. Leopold I
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
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ordered to destroy the castle in the 17th century, similarity with Považský hrad
Považský hrad
Považský hrad is a ruin of medieval castle on the right side of the river Váh, near Považská Bystrica in Slovakia.It is thought to be the essential part of silhouette of Považie and Upper Váh region especially. It is built on a cliff 497 meters above sea level...
. It is part of Slovak national heritage
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Bytča Castle
Bytča castle is a castle in the centre of the town of BytcaBytca
Bytča is a town in northwestern Slovakia. It is located at the Váh river near the cities of Žilina and Považská Bystrica. It belongs to Upper Váh region of tourism.-History:...
. It was built in 13th century by archbishop of Nitra
Nitra
Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. With a population of about 83,572, it is the fifth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia and the country's earliest political and cultural center...
. From 1563 it became the possession of Frantisek Thurzo. He built a manor house around an old Gothic
Gothic architecture
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture....
castle. Works ended in 1574. A famous Italian architect Kilian of Milan was invited to supervise the works. Another great Italian architect was called to supervised the repairs in 1612, it was Pocabello.