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Historic Castles and Ruins

This collection highlights the defensive and administrative history of the Prešov region, featuring medieval fortifications such as Kapušiansky and Zbojnícky castles. The list includes 13 sites ranging from 13th-century ruins in the Slanské and Čierna hora mountains to urban landmarks like the Evangelical College and the Art Nouveau Bosák Bank. These locations showcase diverse architectural styles and reflect the area's past as a strategic salt-mining and educational hub.

Kapušiansky Castle

Kapušiansky Castle once belonged to a noble family which built it around the 15th century.

Zbojnícky Castle

Zbojnícky Castle's ruins were once a castle that guarded the region's salt mines.

Bodoň

Remains of a small medieval fortification situated in the Slanské vrchy mountains.

Lipovce

Medieval castle ruins also known as Zámčisko, located in the western part of the Prešov district within the Šariš region.

Šebeš

National cultural monument featuring the ruins of a 13th-century castle located near the village of Podhradík.

Obišovský hrad

Ruins of a medieval castle located in the Čierna hora mountains, situated northwest of the village of Obišovce.

Evanjelické kolégium

Former educational building in Prešov that served as the seat of the Evangelical College between 1667 and 1918.

Bosákova banka

Notable Art Nouveau building in Prešov, originally constructed as the seat of the American-Slovak Bank.

Kaštieľ Hámoš

Historical manor house located in the village of Kapušany.

Solitér

Neoclassical manor house located in the village of Župčany.

Monolit Emmy D. Goldschmidt von Libanka

Memorial stone dedicated to Emma D. Goldschmidt von Libanka.

Pamätný kameň - Solivarský plavebný kanál

Commemorative stone marking the historical Solivar shipping canal used for salt transport.

Strážna veža Brestov

Remains of a historical watchtower located near the village of Brestov.