Šariš castle

ŠARIŠ CASTLE

Juraj Chovanec Daniel Fecko, 1.C

GENERAL INFORMATION One of the largest and oldest Slovak castles Only ruins remaining Volunteers are reconstructing it Popular destination for trips Protected area

The inner castle with a donjon

Protected area under the castle

LOCATION Middle of the Šariš region, 6-7 km north of Prešov Andesite hill, former volcano Overlooks the Torysa

valley

Čergov Mountains in the background

From the south

HISTORY Permanently settled since the Neolitic Built in the 13th century Former administrative center of Šariš county Destroyed by fire in 1687 Property of Charles Robert,

Matthias Corvinus, Omodej and Rákoci families etc.

CASTLE AT PRESENTVolunteers led by Martin Sarossy are repairing the castle. Goats take care about the lawns.

They also organize social events – balls, feasts and battle reenactments.

← King Karol Róbert

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