Spišské Podhradie Essentials

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Spišské Podhradie, dominated by the 12th-century ruins of Spiš Castle, one of Europe's largest fortress complexes. The area includes Spišská Kapitula, a religious center featuring the Romanesque St. Martin’s Cathedral. Beyond the history, the landscape is defined by unique travertine formations, including the Sivá Brada mineral springs and the Dreveník nature reserve, which contains ancient rock formations and prehistoric settlement sites.

Spiš Castle

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

Dolná brána

A medieval fortification tower and gate that served as part of the town's original defensive wall system.

St Martin's Cathedral

St Martin's Cathedral is a cathedral in Slovakia. It is located in the town of Spišská Kapitula and is the cathedral church of the Spiš…

Sivá Brada, minerálne pramene

An active travertine mound featuring mineral springs and a 17th-century Baroque chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross.

Spissky Salas

Slovak cuisine.

Geoglyf koňa pod Spišským hradom

A 100-meter stone geoglyph of a Celtic horse, created by artist Andrew Rogers using traditional dry-stone walling techniques.

Dreveník

A travertine plateau and nature reserve featuring rock towers, caves, and the remains of a prehistoric hillfort.

Synagóga

A restored 19th-century synagogue featuring Moorish architectural elements, now used as a cultural venue for exhibitions and concerts.

Kláštor milosrdných bratov

A 17th-century Baroque monastery complex and church originally established to provide medical care for the local community.