Vršatec castle, ruin
Vršatské Podhradie « Iľava « Trenčín region
(Trenčín
historic region)
Ruins of a Gothic castle built in 13th century. It was destroyed in the beginning of 18th century after explosion of fire powder.
Historic names
Vršatský hrad, Levia skala; 1316 Oruslankw, 1348 Orozlankw, 1417 Orozlanky, 1447 castrum Lebenstein, 1491 Wrssatec; Hung. Oroslánkó, Germ. Lowenstein
Description
Ruins of a Gothic castle built in 13th century. It was destroyed in the beginning of 18th century after explosion of fire powder.
Location N49.065614,E18.151102
On a cliff high above the valley of Váh in Biele Karpaty, altitude 805 meters
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Access
By bus from Ilava via Pruské to Vršatské Podhradie. From the bus stop continue up the village to the canyon between two clifs. Turn left (near the information table) to the castle.
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Photos (52)
Ground plans (1)
Historic photos (5)
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