Orava castle castle, preserved
A castle from 13th century. In 15th and 16th century extended, final form is from 17th century. The castle was reconstructed in 1953-68. Now there is the Orava museum.
Historic names
Oravský zámok, Orava; 1267 castrum Arwa, 1319 castrum Arua
Description
A castle from 13th century. In 15th and 16th century extended, final form is from 17th century. The castle was reconstructed in 1953-68. Now there is the Orava museum.
Location N49.261655,E19.358878
On a cliff on the right bank of the river Orava, altitude 520 meters
Access
By railway No. 181 from Kraľovany, station Oravský Podzámok. By 
(2684) through the bridge over the river Orava to the center of the village. By car by state road No. 59 from Ružomberok and Dolný Kubín.
Further information: touristic map 111 Chočské vrchy - Vodná nádrž Liptovská Mara, Vojenský kartografický ústav, š.p., Harmanec
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Historic views (4)
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