Pustý hrad, castle (ruin)

Place: Zvolen, County: Zvolen, Region: Banská Bystrica , Historic region: Zvolen

Other names

Zvolenský hrad, Zvolen; 1246 in Zolum sub castro Polona, 1254 castrum Zoulum, 1306 castrum de Zoulum, 1323 castrum de Zolyo

Brief description

Ruins of a castle which was built in the 13th century. The castle consists of two object: the older upper castle and the younger lower castle. It was a center of feudal power in Zvolen region. It falled into dacay in the 16th century after a new castle in Zvolen was built.

Pictures

3 picures

Situation

On the hill southeast from Zvolen, altitude 460 - 560 meters

Kamenní strážcovia

Potulky Slovenskom

Krajina hradov

Access

From railway station Zvolen osobná stanica by (2652) along the railway and then via the bridge through the river Slatina. Follows steep ascending to the castle along with .
Further information: touristic map 145 Javorie - Ostrôžky, Vojenský kartografický ústav, š.p., Harmanec

Pustý hrad in media

Nearby castles

Dobrá Niva, Hronsek, Zvolen, Šášov, Žakýlsky hrad

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