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CASTLES OF PREŠOV REGION

Adrián Alexovič 2.BRudolf Wojčík 2.B

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Šariš castle 3-4Brekov castle 5Spiš castle 6-8Stará Ľubovňa castle 9Kapušany castle

10Plaveč castle 11Čičava castle 12Sources 13

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Šariš castleThe exact period of building castle is not known. Construction of a new castle began in the 13th century . The castle was built to protect the north-south trade route through the valley of the river Torysa. Since the beginning of its existence served as the royal castle. It was the seat of kings at the time resided in Šariš. In 1660 exploded gun-powder storage and damaged the entire heart of castle. In the following years, it was only used for housing troops. The castle burned down in 1687 and was not renewed more. Nowadays the castle is popular place for walking for people of Prešov.

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Brekov castleThe castle was built in 13th century to protect trade route against Tatars. In15th century were strengthen walls and in short time played important role inbattle Matej Korvín vs. Polish king Kazimir IV.. In 1558 was castle destroyed by Ferdinand Habsburg and in 1575 was repaired. But in 1644 rebels definitely destroyed the castle. Nowadays there are only ruins.

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Castle of SpišCastle of Spiš is one of the biggest castles in Europe. There had been livinghuman for 5000 years. First written mention of castle comes from 1209 aboutselling grounds.

The castle was building in stages from 10th to 13th century. In first half ofcentury they were building faster because Mongols came. This castle was oneof few castles which resisted Mongol´s attacks in 1241. In second half of 14thcentury they added middle and down castle and built a new walls along them.

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In 15th century was following building expansion. In 1780 castle burnt. Local

people started deconstruction the castle like cheap building material. This

destroying stopped after Second World War. It has been reconstucted since

1961. Since 1993 it belongs to UNESCO .In 2008 australian artist built celtic

horse from travertin. Nowadays there are reconstructions and it is favourite

place for tourism.

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Castle of Stará ĽubovňaCastle was built at the end of 13th century to protect northern trade

routes to Poland. First written mention is from 1311. It was residence for many

citymayors. In first half of 14th century was damaged during Hussites

war. In 1553 burnt and massive reconstructions with reneissance elements

started. In 1772 castle came into disuse. Nowadays there are archeologistic

research.

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Castle of KapušanyCastle was built in 13th century to protect royal route to north from

Prešov. In1312 was destroyed but in 1410 Andrej Kappy built new complex of

walls but in second half of 16th was upgraded for turkish offensive. In 1709

FrantišekRákoci fired castle. In 1712 was partly repaired but in 1715 was

destroyed definitelly.

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Castle of PlavečCastle was built in 1294 like frontier guard by lord Arnold. In second

half of 15thcentury during Hussites war Peter Aksamit empowered the castle. After

his death In 1505 clan Horváthovci bought this castle. In 18th century lost

his military value so Paloczays rebuilt it to residental houses. In 1568

castle definitely burnt.

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Castle of ČičavaCastle was built in 1309 as a guard fortress. In 1527 Ján Zápoľský

conquered and burnt this castle. Archive of Zemplin chair burnt too. Castle was

repaired. In 1684 Tokoli occupied castle. In 1704 František Rakocsi II. repaired

damagedparts of castle. In 1711 imperial army destroyed castle headed by

František Barkóci.

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