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Hidden Gems of Zborov

Explore the historical landscape of the Zborov region, centered around the extensive ruins of Zborov Castle, a former Gothic and Renaissance fortification of the Rákóczi family. This selection highlights several 18th and 19th-century chapels and significant memorials, including monuments to Emperor Joseph II and Empress Elisabeth in the nearby spa area. These sites offer insight into the military, religious, and royal history of the Bardejov district.

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Zborov Castle

Zborov Castle is a ruined Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque era stone castle above the village of Zborov in Bardejov District, Prešov Region,…

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Hlavná veža

The central defensive structure within the Zborov Castle ruins, representing the primary architectural feature of this medieval fortification.

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Kaplnka sv. Michala

A historic chapel situated near the World War I military cemetery, serving as a spiritual landmark in the Zborov countryside.

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Kaplnka sv. Márie Magdalény

A Roman Catholic chapel located in the forested area between Zborov and the Bardejovské Kúpele spa district.

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Kaplnka sv. Jakuba

A small Roman Catholic place of worship located in the rural outskirts of the Zborov municipality.

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Pamätník holokaustu

A memorial dedicated to the Jewish community of the Bardejov region, commemorating those affected by the events of the Holocaust.

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Alžbeta

A statue of Empress Elisabeth, known as Sissi, commemorating her 1895 visit and stay in the Bardejovské Kúpele spa.

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Pomník Jozefa II.

A historical monument dedicated to Emperor Joseph II, marking his stay in the region during the late 18th century.