Burgen und Schlösser in Liptau

Castles and Manor Houses

The Liptov region preserves a distinct architectural heritage characterized by high-altitude ruins and an exceptional density of aristocratic residences. This collection features Liptov Castle, the highest fortress in Slovakia at 993 meters, alongside the unique combined castle and chateau complex of Liptovský Hrádok. The selection highlights the village of Liptovský Ján, home to a remarkable concentration of Renaissance and Baroque manor houses, and includes Vranovo Manor House, the historical site of Juraj Jánošík's imprisonment.

Castles and Manor Houses — Karte

Peter Zelizňák / Public domain

A

Liptovský hrad

Ruins of a 13th-century fortress located on Sestrč hill. Situated at 993 meters above sea level, it is the highest-altitude castle in Slovakia.

B

Kaštieľ v Bešeňovej

A Renaissance manor house from the first half of the 17th century, featuring corner towers and original vaulted interiors.

C

Tomášovský kaštieľ

One of the numerous historic manor houses in Liptovský Ján, representing the village's concentration of landed gentry architecture.

D

Liptovský Hrádok

A unique architectural complex consisting of a 14th-century Gothic castle ruin and an adjacent Renaissance chateau.

E

Mrnčovká kúria

A historic curia in Liptovský Ján, contributing to the village's status as a protected monument zone of aristocratic residences.

F

Pálovský kaštieľ

A traditional manor house located in Liptovský Ján, part of the region's rich collection of historic gentry buildings.

G

Kaštieľ Szentiványi Eugen

An aristocratic residence in Liptovský Ján, historically associated with the influential Szentiványi family.

H

Gáborovský kaštieľ

A historic manor house in Liptovský Ján, reflecting the village's historical significance as a center for regional nobility.

I

Marcovský kaštieľ - Eduard

Also known as the Eduard Manor House, this building is part of the extensive network of historic residences in Liptovský Ján.

J

Nyárovský kaštieľ (Špilberg)

A manor house in Liptovský Ján, historically significant as one of the many aristocratic seats within this thermal spring village.

K

Kaštieľ Vranovo

A Renaissance manor house in Palúdzka, historically notable as the location where the legendary outlaw Juraj Jánošík was imprisoned in 1713.

L

Čomborov kaštiel

A Renaissance manor house in Hubová, originally built in the 17th century with later historical modifications.