Modrý Kameň castle, ruin

Modrý Kameň « Veľký Krtíš « Banská Bystrica region (Novohrad historic region)

The ruins of a Gothic castle from the 13th century. Destroyed by the Ottomans in 1593. In the 17th century restored in the Renaissance style. A large Baroque mansion built in the 18th century. Museum of Puppet Culture and Toys.

Historic names

1290 Keykkw, 1446 Kekkew, Hung. Kékkö, Germ. Blauenstein

Description

Ruins of a Gothic castle from 13th century. It was captured by the Osmans in 1576 and destroyed in 1593, when they were forced to leave the castle. The castle was renewed in a Renessaince style in 1609 - 1612 and destroyed again in 1683. There was build a Baroque manor house in the area of the lower castle. The castle now looks almost the same since then. Nowadays, there is The Museum of Puppet Cultures and Toys.

Location N48.243853,E19.333217

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Nearby castles

Stará hora (3 km),

Cerovo (9 km),

Čabraď (10 km),

Bzovík (12 km),

Halič castle (14 km),

Divín (17 km)