Spis Castle
Spis Castle
4.5
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This imposing 12th-century fortress was one of the few castles that resisted the Mongol attacks of 1241, gradually enlarged over the centuries and destroyed by fire in 1780.
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deepferns
Sanok, Poland10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
While the castle has a lot of history and the views are great, this is definitely not worth paying for.
Written 23 November 2023
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MrsPiket
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,505 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Visiting Swiss Castle means a walk uphill. The caste is huge and has a fascinating history. Summer 2023 a part of the castle was closed due to reconstruction. Nonetheless we could have a nice walk over the ramparts. A most friendly young guide explained what we can see and showed us the 3d virtual reality viewer film about the castle. We found the small café overpriced.
Written 21 June 2023
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Manish S
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Absolutely stunning views of the castle and the city when you are on top. It’s amazing how the castle has survived the harsh winters all these years!! The management is doing a great job in protecting the ethnicity and the actual structure of the castle. It looks beautiful in the night when the flood lights fall on the castle. It was indeed mesmerizing for me.
Written 30 May 2023
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Natália MG
London, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Went there with my family, i go there since childhood and i like it there since so long. Its very nice
Written 24 March 2023
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Barbora K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
One part was closed due to reconstruction but overall experience was great either way. You can also see high tatras if the weather is good enough as we did
Written 1 November 2022
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max
New York City, NY3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
It's a very big castle with souvenir shops and a cafe. There is also a wall that overlooks the town of Spišské Podhradie. The castle was very nice inside but unfortunately some areas were closed due to construction but I would definitely return when construction finishes
Written 25 August 2022
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patjaniak
Warsaw, Poland176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
It is extraordunary place. During our stay we can't go inside a high castle (only lower) but event then IT was great area to see. Sad because Maine exhibition are on a high castle.
Walls even today make a great impression, epsecially from down.
Also inside there are gopher, od you sit and wait, they just come to you.
Written 26 July 2022
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Igor M
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Solo
If you are a medieval history - or just castle - freak this is Must Be in Slovakia. If you only likes great views with space to rest and chillout on the grass - still it is Must Be ;) but... check The weather first. 8 euro enter for adult, 20 euro for Group of 4.
Written 26 August 2021
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Jasper_Stefan
Copenhagen, Denmark86 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
The castle is unique and has a fascinating history, hence the 3 stars. However, it deserves better presentation. The app that was supposed to guide us around never managed to download its data so we (and many others) gave up after a number of attempts. The causeway leading up to the castle was so slippery that even sporty hikers like myself expected to fall anytime - elderly people or those carrying a baby must have been petrified. Finally, there must be endless stories to tell about the castle’s inhabitants through the centuries, but very little of this was apparent to the visitor. So, a wonderful site, but much work remains for the authorities to let the castle shine and truly appeal to the large number of people visiting.
Written 29 July 2021
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NaveenGetHim
Bratislava, Slovakia97 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
This castle is the largest ruin in the whole of Central Europe. The only problem is that, if you do not have a car, ten there is a 1-hour walk from the nearest city (Spissky Podhardie). There are not taxies around and the way there has no sidewalks either. So, be cautious and plan your trip for a 1-hour walk plus 2-3 hours of castle trip.
Written 6 September 2020
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