Urbex & Abandoned
Šomoška Castle
Somoskoujfalu, Slovakia
Šomoška Castle (Slovak: Šomoška hrad, Hungarian: somoskői vár) are the ruins of a castle located in the village of Šiatorská Bukovinka in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The castle is a part of the Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area. Šomoška Castle has had several names throughout its history during the era of the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1323, the castrum Somoskw, Somoskew meaning Drieňový Kameň, was also known as Drienov. In 2024, it was recorded that over 25,000 people had come to see the castle that year, making it one of the most popular castles in Slovakia for tourists that year.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Somoskoujfalu, Slovakia
- Coordinates
- 48.17141, 19.85692
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q748687
What is Šomoška Castle?
Šomoška Castle is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Hajnáčka Castle, Fiľakovo Castle, Buják Castle, Divín.
Where is Šomoška Castle?
Šomoška Castle is in Somoskoujfalu, Slovakia. Coordinates: 48.17141, 19.85692.
How do I get to Šomoška Castle?
Šomoška Castle is at Somoskoujfalu, Slovakia (48.17141, 19.85692). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.