- The castle was built in 1463 to defend the city of Kezmarok (Slovak: Kežmarok; Polish: Kieżmark; Old German: Käsmark, which means “cheese market”).
- Kezmarok Castle, built in the 15th century, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Slovakia's rich cultural heritage.
- Ke?marok Castle, Slovakia - The dominant of the town Kežmarok is the Kežmarok Castle that has entered the history of tourism in the High Tatras as the sali...
- Kežmarok Castle was constructed as a defensive castle shortly before 1463, when it is first mentioned in connection with the Hungarian Zápoľský family.
- 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.
- 390 km, Distance from Poprad: 13 km. Kežmarok Castle is quite well preserved. ... The apparatus is exhibited in the Kežmarok Castle.
- Kežmarok Castle dates from 1463. ... Curiosity and courage were properties the noble Princess Beata Laská of Kežmarok Castle certainly possessed.
- The Gothic castle had been managed by the castle´s captains serving in the king´s service. By means of the castle Kežmarok had become a royal fortress.
- 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.