Lubowla Castle

Lubowla Castle or Castle of Ľubovňa (Ľubovniansky hrad) is a mediaeval castle in Stará Ľubovňa, Slovakia. The castle was built in 13th century. Rebuilt in 16th -17th century. Now there is the etnographic museum.

History

After 1412, the castle became the seat of polish mayors of pawned towns from the Spiš region. This era enabled its further development. The castle completely burnt down in 1553. During reconstruction a new palace was built in the Renaissance style instead. In 1642 a baroque palace and in 1647 a chapel were built, too. Polish crown jewels were hidden at the castle from the Swedish troops between 1655–1661. In 1772, after the polish deposit of the Spiš towns expired and the towns were returned, the castle started to decline. The importance of the castle declined in the 19th century, and it became private property and later state property after 1948. It now houses a local history exhibition.

The tower and the gothic palace are the oldest parts of the castle.

Tourism

The castle is open all year. In the main season:

  • May-September: from 9.00 - 18:00 daily,
  • October: from 10.00 - 16.00 Tuesday to Sunday,
  • November-April: from 10.00 - 15.00 godz., Tuesday to Sunday.

Below the Ľubovňa castle there is an open-air museum (Slovak: Ľuboviansky skanzen) where you can find examples of folk architecture from the regions Spiš and Šariš.

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Martin H
13 January 2017
If U happen2 be around this area U must visit the cstle.U can get in w/the group of other vsitors and have a guided tour or U can just wander around the castle by yourself.
Mark van Engelen
27 July 2015
Nice atmosphere
Нина
30 April 2013
Безумно красивый замок) есть где полазить и посмотреть ;) огромная территория, прекрасная панорама.
Tomáš Chorvát
28 April 2014
Veľmi pekná expozícia a celkovo aj na samotnom hrade je čo pozerať. Plus hneď pod hradom je síce menší, ale o to krajší skanzen.
Kieran Oreilly
27 November 2011
Veľmi odporúčam na rodine prechádzky!ale nechoďte skatkou je nebezpečná!
Dariusz Sznajder
3 May 2013
Zdecydowanie warto wejść na wieżę widokową (13 w przewodniku).
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Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Mon 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tue 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

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