Spiš Castle was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier castle. It was the political, administrative, economic and cultural center of Szepes County[1] of the Kingdom of Hungary. Before 1464, it was owned by the kings of Hungary, afterward (until 1528) by the Zápolya family, the Thurzófamily (1531–1635), the Csáky family (1638–1945), and (since 1945) by the state of Czechoslovakia then Slovakia.
Originally a Romanesque stone castle with fortifications, a two-story Romanesque palace and a three-nave Romanesque-Gothic basilica were constructed by the second half of the 13th century. A second extramural settlement was built in the 14th century, by which the castle area was doubled. The castle was completely rebuilt in the 15th century; the castle walls were heightened and a third extramural settlement was constructed. A late Gothic chapel was added around 1470.
The Zápolya clan performed late Gothic transformations, which made the upper castle into a comfortable family residence, typical of late Renaissance residences of the 16th and 17th centuries. The last owners of the Spiš Castle, the Csáky family, abandoned the castle in the early 18th century because they considered it too uncomfortable to live in. They moved to the newly built nearby village castles/palaces in Hodkovce near Žehra and Spišský Hrhov.
Rockvanteersays
Affectionately recognized by some as Avalon from Dragonheart.
Youtoo2says
That mound in the front area in the middle. Was that another tower? Was it there in case enemies got through the outer walls? Was this place ever attacked?
KaiGr33nesays
Reminds me of erebor from lotr
Dimaaaasays
Now that’s what I call a castle.
NeatMapsays
Oh, to spend the quarantine in a place like this
DelTrottersays
God damn. I could lay in that vicinity for days just day dreaming and reading books.
Elegios says
Really nice hill on the…east? Side of the castle that gives a good view of the complex. One of my favorite Slovak castles!
ichegoya says
Would this be considered “Mott and bailey”?
God_Wills_It_ says
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spi%C5%A1_Castle?wprov=sfla1
Spiš Castle was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier castle. It was the political, administrative, economic and cultural center of Szepes County[1] of the Kingdom of Hungary. Before 1464, it was owned by the kings of Hungary, afterward (until 1528) by the Zápolya family, the Thurzófamily (1531–1635), the Csáky family (1638–1945), and (since 1945) by the state of Czechoslovakia then Slovakia.
Originally a Romanesque stone castle with fortifications, a two-story Romanesque palace and a three-nave Romanesque-Gothic basilica were constructed by the second half of the 13th century. A second extramural settlement was built in the 14th century, by which the castle area was doubled. The castle was completely rebuilt in the 15th century; the castle walls were heightened and a third extramural settlement was constructed. A late Gothic chapel was added around 1470.
The Zápolya clan performed late Gothic transformations, which made the upper castle into a comfortable family residence, typical of late Renaissance residences of the 16th and 17th centuries. The last owners of the Spiš Castle, the Csáky family, abandoned the castle in the early 18th century because they considered it too uncomfortable to live in. They moved to the newly built nearby village castles/palaces in Hodkovce near Žehra and Spišský Hrhov.
Rockvanteer says
Affectionately recognized by some as Avalon from Dragonheart.
Youtoo2 says
That mound in the front area in the middle. Was that another tower? Was it there in case enemies got through the outer walls? Was this place ever attacked?
KaiGr33ne says
Reminds me of erebor from lotr
Dimaaaa says
Now that’s what I call a castle.
NeatMap says
Oh, to spend the quarantine in a place like this
DelTrotter says
God damn. I could lay in that vicinity for days just day dreaming and reading books.