Travel Tip: Bojnice Castle, stunning piece of medieval architecture that horror fans will love
Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip edition where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I will make a little exception though as the place that I will show you in this post is not actually found in the Czech Republic but in Slovakia, the country that we often call brotherly (due to our long, shared history and culture).
Located in the historic town of Bojnice in central Slovakia (some 60 km from the Czech/Slovakian border), the Bojnice Castle is a majestic medieval castle built in the 12th century.
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Featuring both Gothic and Renaissance elements, the castle is often considered one of the most beautiful castles not only in Slovakia but in all Europe. Built on a large travertine rock above the town, the Bojnice Castle was owned by wealthy Hungarian families for centuries and it was not until 1945 when the ownership was taken over by the state.
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These days, the Bojnice Castle is open to public and it ranks among the most popular tourist attractions of the country. Housing the Slovak National Museum and impressive collections of artworks, the castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Thanks to the beautiful exterior that looks like an epitome of a romantic medieval castle, the Bojnice Castle has been featured in numerous films and fairytales. The castle is also famous for hosting the renowned International Festival of Ghosts and Spirits. Held annually at the grounds of the castle in late April and early May, the festival is attended by ghosts, spirits, witches, vampires and other supernatural beings from all over the world.
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Easily accessible by a car, the Bojnice Castle makes a great day-trip destination from the Czech Republic, especially from its eastern part.
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I've actually been to that castle on a school trip. I can't remember much of it but your pictures helped me recall the trip a little. Beautiful place for sure! Good job for venturing into Slovakia too :)
I am glad to hear that you were able to visit this Slovakian jewel.... Hope you had a great time while there. Thank you and have a great day. Tomas
Thank you! I don't remember it that much, I visited it because it wasn't far from where I lived. I was born in Slovakia. Pekny den aj tebe :)
blessings, what an incredible place, I would love to be there, the vegetation, its so charming landscapes, its castles facinates me and the moon in that fantastic blue sky are wonderful to see, greeting from Venezuela ...
Hopefully one day you will be able to! Make your dreams to become a reality. Tomas
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You never know what will happen next:).... I am glad to hear all different suggestions thought.... It will be very interesting to see where Steemit journey will take us all in the near future..... Tomas
True dat :) For now I'll keep supporting you with my words and images. Until the next phase ;)
Wow! It looks so beautiful and gorgeous @czechrepublic. Your every travel trip is the big opportunity for me. I really loved the places that you have shared. Bojnice Castle is looking really very romantic and lovely.
This is the most beautiful and most attractive place for visit. Thank you so much for sharing the great information about the most famous, most visited, the international Festival of Ghosts and Spirits, the summer music festival and also a most popular filming stage for fantasy and fairy-tale movies.
Greetings @czechglobalhosts really are very beautiful images of that fabulous castle ,,, and we show two opposite images,
1 one where Disney Castle looks like ,,, everything is fantasy
2 and this one that really looks like vampires and very dark
The two images are the same?
The second photo of the castle looks so magical & romantic! What a beautiful place. I hope I can visit there one day!😍
It more looks like DISNEY WORLD..
Wow, so beautiful castle! Next time, when I will go to Europe, it will be on my basket list.
a very beautiful building, with a very special style.