Muráň Castle, Muranska planina

Name: Muráň Castle
Address: Muranska planina, Slovakia

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Muráň Castle, is a ruin of a medieval castle above the village of Muráň, in the Muránska planina National Park in Slovakia. The castle is noteworthy for its unusually high elevation of 935 m, making it the third highest castle in Slovakia. It also figures in several romantic legends about its owners. Murány Castle was built in the 13th century on a cliff overlooking a regional trade route. Its name was mentioned for the first time in 1271, when Stephen V of Hungary ceded the castle to Gunig comes. ()

Local name: Muránsky hrad Built: XIII centuryDemolished: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 48°45'32"N, 20°3'30"E

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Muráň Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meandre Hrona, Šarkanica, Zlatnianske skalky, Zlatnica.

7.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Meandre Hrona
184 min walk • Meandre Hrona is a nature reserve in the Slovak municipalities of Telgárt and Šumiac in the Brezno District. The nature reserve covers an area of 104 ha of the upper Hron river between the Telgárt and Červená skala railway stations.
5.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Protected area
Šarkanica, Muranska planina
135 min walk • Šarkanica is a national nature reserve in the Slovak municipalities of Tisovec and Muráň in the Revúca and Rimavská Sobota District. The nature reserve covers an area of 454 ha. It has a protection level of 5 under the Slovak nature protection system. The nature reserve is part of the Muránska planina National Park.
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Zlatnianske skalky
126 min walk • Zlatnianske skalky is a nature reserve in the Slovak county of Brezno in the municipality of Vaľkovňa. It covers an area of 30.67 ha and has a protection level of 5 under the slovak law which corresponds with the IUCN level Ib.
4.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Zlatnica
117 min walk • Zlatnica is a valley and nature reserve in the Slovak county of Brezno in the municipality of Šumiac. It covers an area of 154.00 ha and has a protection level of 5 under the slovak law which corresponds with the IUCN level Ib.
2.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Muránska planina, Muranska planina
70 min walk • Muránska planina is a plateau-like region in central Slovakia, between Brezno, Červená Skala, Muráň and Tisovec. It lies in the Spiš-Gemer Karst, in the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Havrania Dolina
85 min walk • Havrania dolina is a valley and nature reserve in the Slovak county of Brezno in the municipality of Šumiac. It covers an area of 229.67 ha and has a protection level of 5 under the slovak law.
5.7 miSE
Town
Revúca
146 min walk • History buffs will delight in the town's well-preserved architecture, including the Gothic-style Church of St. Nicolas and the Renaissance-era Town Hall. The town's museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Revúca's past, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that...
7.6 miSW
Town
Tisovec
194 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Tisovec is the Tisovec Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. History enthusiasts will delight in exploring the castle's grounds and learning about its rich heritage.
4.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kľak, Muranska planina
113 min walk • Kľak - one of the highest peaks of the Murańska Ploan in Gmerian Rudawy in the Western Carpathians in Slovakia.