Slovakya'daki kaleler
- In peacetime, when Zvolen became a quiet and provincial town, the castle became a summer and hunting residence for the nobility.
- Zvolen Castle (Slovak: Zvolenský zámok or incorrectly Zvolenský hrad is a medieval castle located on a hill near the center of Zvolen, in central Slovakia.
- 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.
- Despite its centuries-long history, and Zvolen Castle was founded in the 14th century, it has survived in fine condition.
- 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.
- Zvolen Castle was constructed in the 70's of 14th century by Hungarian king Loius I of Anjou on the bank of the Slatina River.
- We enjoyed breathtaking panoramic 360 degree views from the roof, looking over Zvolen town centre, the Deserted Castle, the Hron, and out across the foothills.
- After revitalization in the 1960s, the Zvolen Castle can be visited. Permanent and occasional exhibitions are here organized by the Slovak National Gallery.
- 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.
