- The castle was built in 1463 to defend the city of Kezmarok (Slovak: Kežmarok; Polish: Kieżmark; Old German: Käsmark, which means “cheese market”).
- In 1579, the castle became the property of the Thököly family, whose ambition was to bring the royal city of Kežmarok to the role of a private town.
- Kežmarok Castle. Hradné námestie 42, 060 01 Kežmarok, Slovakia•+421 918 742 726.
- Kežmarok Castle was constructed as a defensive castle shortly before 1463, when it is first mentioned in connection with the Hungarian Zápoľský family.
- Kezmarok Castle Bird's eye view of the castle Kežmarok.Kežmarok, Slovakia/The dominant of the town Kežmarok is the Castle Kežmarský hrad that has...
- Kezmarok Castle, built in the 15th century, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Slovakia's rich cultural heritage.
- Kežmarok Castle dates from 1463. ... Curiosity and courage were properties the noble Princess Beata Laská of Kežmarok Castle certainly possessed.
- After 1440, the count of Spiš had a seat in Kežmarok. In the 15th century (and then once more in 1655), Kežmarok became a free royal town. ... Castle.
- As a National Cultural Monument, Spiš Castle with its area of more than four ha, and partially in ruins, is one of the largest castle compounds in Central Europe.