• Zvolen Castle was strongly inspired by Italian castles of the fourteenth century. Zvolen Castle (Slovak: Zvolenský zámok or incorrectly Zvolenský hrad is a medieval castle...
  • Out of places worth visiting in Zvolen, the former grounds of Pustý hrad (“Desolate Castle”) located on a hill above the city, is definitely one of the places to go.
  • Preserved, originally gothic castle with renaissance superstructure on the elevated terrace of Zvolen basin, situated above the river Slatina in the center of Zvolen city.
  • From 1575 the castle contained a permanent military garrison together with the Lord Lieutenants of Zvolen County.
  • After revitalization in the 1960s, the Zvolen Castle can be visited. Permanent and occasional exhibitions are here organized by the Slovak National Gallery.
  • Today, I have the honour to house the Slovak National Gallery. In 1619-1621, Zvolen Castle hid royal regalia, including the St. Stephen’s Hungarian crown.
  • The Zvolen Castle , which is located on the bank of the Slatina River, is the most distinctive feature and symbol of the Central Slovakian town of Zvolen.
  • From the castle you can see the whole city and also beautiful nature of Zvolenska kotlina. Dont forget to visit the castle by the visiting of the state Zvolen.
  • Perhaps the work of King Andrew II was the lower part of the castle, where he lived during his visits to Zvolen, so as not to occupy the upper castle of the zupans.
  • Slovak National Gallery The Schaubmar Mill (temporarily closed) Ľudovít Fulla Gallery (temporarily closed) Zvolen Castle Mansion Strážky.