Forgotten History
Krásna Hôrka Castle
Krásnohorské Podhradie, Slovakia
The Krásna Hôrka Castle (Slovak: Hrad Krásna Hôrka, Hungarian: Krasznahorka vára) is a castle in Slovakia, built on a hilltop overlooking the village of Krásnohorské Podhradie near Rožňava, in Košice Region. The first recorded mention of the castle was in 1333. In 1961 Krásna Hôrka was designated a National Cultural Monument of the Slovak Republic. It was said to be one of the country's best-preserved castles. On 10 March 2012 the castle was extensively damaged by fire, due to some teens carelessly discarding a cigarette which set the grass on fire.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Krásnohorské Podhradie, Slovakia
- Coordinates
- 48.65824, 20.60033
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q592319
What is Krásna Hôrka Castle?
Krásna Hôrka Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Baradla cave, Béke Cave, Baradla Domica cave system, Spiš Castle.
Where is Krásna Hôrka Castle?
Krásna Hôrka Castle is in Krásnohorské Podhradie, Slovakia. Coordinates: 48.65824, 20.60033.
How do I get to Krásna Hôrka Castle?
Krásna Hôrka Castle is at Krásnohorské Podhradie, Slovakia (48.65824, 20.60033). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.