Castles in Slovakia

Castles & Palaces

This selection showcases Slovakia’s architectural heritage, ranging from the UNESCO-listed ruins of Spiš Castle to the presidential Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava. Explore medieval strongholds like Trenčín and Nitra, which once guarded vital trade routes, or visit the preserved 18th-century Betliar Manor House. The list includes the strategic ruins of Devín at the river confluence and the fortress of Červený Kameň in the Little Carpathians. These sites represent centuries of defensive history, royal luxury, and the evolution of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles across the country.

Spiš Castle

The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia belong to six largest castles sites in Slovakia.

Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Devín Castle

Historic medieval castle ruins located on a rocky promontory above the confluence of two rivers, featuring a museum and archaeological remains.

Trenčín Castle

Trenčín Castle was built in the 11th century as a way to protect and watch over the important trade routes leading from other countries to…

Cerveny Kamen Castle

Červený Kameň Castle is a 13th-century castle in southwestern Slovakia in the Little Carpathians near the village of Častá.

Krásna Hôrka Castle

The Krásna Hôrka Castle is a castle in Slovakia, built on a hilltop overlooking the village of Krásnohorské Podhradie near Rožňava, in…

Nitra Castle

Nitra Castle is a city castle that over time changed due to many reconstructions of its design and fortification.

Betliar Manor House

Betliar manor-house was built at the beginning of 18th century on a spot of previous and older renaissance maison.

Grassalkovich Palace

The Grassalkovich Palace is a palace in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the residence of the President of Slovakia.

New castle

Nový zámok is a castle in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia. The castle is located on a hill south of the city center at an altitude of 630m above…

Kežmarský Castle

Kežmarský Castle is an only preserved castle in this region and first documents of its existence come from the 15th century.

Kremnica

Kremnica Castle is a whole complex of buildings from the 14th-15th century that are protected by a double fortification.

Budatín Castle

Budatin Castle wasn't built on a hill, but on the confluence of two rivers, Kysuca and Vah.

Zborov Castle

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

Pajštún Castle

Pajštún Castle or Pajštún is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Borinka in the Bratislava region of Slovakia.

Branč Castle

Partially conserved 13th-century border fortress ruins featuring medieval and Renaissance fortifications. The site served as a defensive royal stronghold and later as a prison for religious figures.