Liptovský hrad

#176 among destinations in Slovakia

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Liptów Castle - ruins of a medieval defense castle on the southern edge of the Choczańskie Mountains, in Liptów, currently on the border of the poviats Liptowski Mikułasz and Rużomberk. It was the highest castle in today's Slovakia, as well as one of the highest castles in Central Europe.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°8'52"N, 19°25'49"E

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Liptovský hrad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Havránok, Bešeňová, Wooden articular church of Leštiny, Likava.

3.8 miSE
Museum
Havránok
97 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of central Slovakia, Havránok is an archaeological gem that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient past. This open-air archaeological museum sits atop a hill overlooking the tranquil waters of the Liptovská Mara...
3.4 miS
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Bešeňová
86 min walk • Thermal Park Bešeňová - a swimming pool in Slovakia, in Beszyniowa. The healing influence of these hot springs was used in the fourteenth century. Beszenan geothermal water is attributed to the therapeutic effect in the field of asthma, rheumatism and allergies. Athletes use bathing in these sources.
4.6 miNW
Church
Wooden articular church of Leštiny
118 min walk • Nestled in the serene village of Leštiny, Slovakia, the Wooden Articular Church stands as a testament to the unique carpentry skills and religious history of the region. This timber-framed ecclesiastical structure, dating back to the 18th century, is a remarkable...
6.1 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Likava, Ruzomberok
155 min walk • Likawa Castle - the ruins of a medieval castle, rising over the village of Likavka in the Ruzomberk poviat, in the Żyliński country, in northern Slovakia.
4.3 miSE
Scenic recreational reservoir area
Liptovská Mara
110 min walk • Liptovská Mara is a reservoir in northern Slovakia, on the Váh river near Liptovský Mikuláš, in the Liptov region. The dam is named after one of the inundated villages. It was built in 1965–1975. The area of the reservoir is 22 km², max. depth is 45 m and the capacity is 360 mil. m³.
4.6 miW
Nature reserve with mountains and meadows
Choč Mountains
117 min walk • The Choč Mountains are a range of mountains in north-central Slovakia, a portion of the Fatra-Tatra Area of the Inner Western Carpathians. The range is 24 kilometers long and on average only 4 kilometers wide. Highest peak is Veľký Choč at 1 611 metres above sea level.
7.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
MBK Ružomberok, Ruzomberok
184 min walk • MBK Ružomberok is a women's basketball club in Ružomberok. It was established in 1941 and plays in the elite leagues since 1979. It is the most successful female basketball team in Slovak history.