Bardejov castle, perished

Bardejov « Bardejov « Prešov region (Šariš historic region)

A castle – exactly a tower – built-in into the fortification of the town of Bardejov. It was made by rebuilding of the main gate of the town fortification. The castle is first time mentioned in 1405 as a toll-house at the border of the former Hungary. Last tidings about the castle are from the 16th century – the former function in the town fortification was probably returned to the castle after then.

Description

A castle – exactly a tower – built-in into the fortification of the town of Bardejov. It was made by rebuilding of the main gate of the town fortification. The castle is first time mentioned in 1405 as a toll-house at the border of the former Hungary. Last tidings about the castle are from the 16th century – the former function in the town fortification was probably returned to the castle after then.

Location N49.292485,E21.275647

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