- Sights & Landmarks in Zvolen. Popular Zvolen Categories. Things to do near Pusty Hrad (Deserted Castle). Explore more top attractions.
- aerial view of the castle from south-west. History. King Louis I of Hungary often visited the city of Zvolen, spending time hunting in the surrounding forests.
- Spišská Kapitula and Spišské Podhradie with Spiš castle in the background, Best of Slovakia. ... Church in town center, Zvolen, Best places to visit in Slovakia.
- Zvolen Castle (Slovak: Zvolenský zámok or incorrectly Zvolenský hrad, Hungarian: zólyomi vár) is a medieval castle located on a hill near the center of...
- Zvolen Castle was built by the Hungarian king Louis I of Anjou in 70s of the 14th century as a Gothic residence influenced by architecture of Italian city palaces.
- Zvolen castle was built by Louis I. from Anjou, which built it like a gothic hunting castle. In his form was finished in 1382, when it was a witness of an engagement of...
- Zvolen Castle was built on the hill over the long square. Hungarian King Louis the Great of Anjou had Zvolen Castle built in the second half of the 14 th century.
- There is also a popular tea room located in the castle. History. Zvolen castle was built by Louis I of Hungary, which built it like a gothic hunting castle.
- 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.