Zniev castle, ruin
Kláštor pod Znievom « Martin « Žilina region
(Turiec
historic region)
Ruins of a Gothic castle built in 13th century and abandoned in 18th century.
Historic names
Znievsky hrad, Turčiansky hrad; 1243 castrum Turuc, 1249 Turuch, 1251 castrum Turul, 1503 castrum Znio
Description
Ruins of a Gothic castle built in 13th century and abandoned in 18th century.
Location N48.968403,E18.772799
Its altitude 963 meters gives it the second place among the Slovak castles after Liptov castle (1001 meters).
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