Vígľaš castle, ruin
Ruins of a Gothic castle, which was built in the 14th century and at the end of the same century rebuilt into a hunting castle. It was rebuilt next time in the 18th century. During the WW2 - in 1945, it was badly damaged.
Historic names
Vígľaš; 1393 Weegles, 1397 Vygles, 1406 Wigles, 1410 Wegles; Hung. Végles
Description
Ruins of a Gothic castle, which was built in the 14th century and at the end of the same century rebuilt into a hunting castle. It was rebuilt next time in the 18th century. During the WW2 - in 1945, it was badly damaged.
Location N48.555519,E19.300037
Above the Slatina river in the valley Slatinská kotlina in the northest parts of the mountains Javorie, 13 km far from Zvolen, altitude 350 m
Access
The village lies on the important transport corridor. Railway No.160 Zvolen-Košice pass through (express train do no stop here). You can also get here by 1st class road No.50.
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Ground plans (1)
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