- The first pillars of the magical and majestic Orava Castle were laid in the middle of the 13th century, but the settlement was already inhabited in prehistoric times.
- Orava Castle together with the surrounded Orava lands were alternately property of royals and rich squires. The Thurzos turned the castle into a today's look.
- The fee for adult is normally 2 €. visit the Orava museum website for more information.The castle is split into 3 parts: Lower part, Middle and Top, which is the oldest.
- Orava Castle is built on top of a high rock overlooking Orava River in Slovakia, near the border with Poland. ... Orava Castle is a picturesque location.
- Ján Corvinus lost his interest in Orava Castle and hired it to the castellan Horvath Kišovič. To govern the castle he nominated the Count Irnrich Zápoľský.
- The castle was reconstructed in 1953-68. ... Location N49.261655,E19.358878. On a cliff on the right bank of the river Orava, altitude 520 meters.
- Orava Castle at night with Dolna Lehota in the distance. The old Dieska homestead is 1-1/3 mile walking distance to Orava Castle or 3/4 mile direct distance.
- The sight of Orava Castle, roosting on a forest-cloaked hilltop, sends a chill down the spine. Vampire aficionados may recognise its stern silhouette from...
- The most attractive tourist locality of the northern Slovakia is the Orava Castle lying on the river Orava near the village Oravský Podzámok, below impressive cliffs.
- The Golden Scope today shows one of the most spectacular castles of the nation, the Orava Castle that overlooks the homonymous river.