No. 200 - Hrad Strecno, SK
N 49° 10.450 E 018° 52.048
34U E 344571 N 5449006
Slovakian TS No. 200 depicts monumental and partly ruined Gothic castle Strecno, dominating on the high rock above the left shore of the river Vah. In the past it was the safest fortress of the northern region of Povazie in Slovakia...
Waymark Code: WMJC63
Location: Žilinský kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 10/28/2013
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The romantic tower of partly ruined Strecno Castle over the river Vah stream is a symbol of feudal power in the Central Povazie. Even though it has been a ruin for three centuries, the architecture that remains is able to document the development of the medieval fortress from the Gothic to the Baroque.
Although the Strecno was only established in the middle of the 14th century, the site has been inhabited for much longer – archaeological discoveries show that the castle hill was already inhabited in the early Bronze Age. The first direct written reference to the castle dates from 1384 where it is referred to as "comitatus castri Strechyn". Its eventful history lasted until the end of the 17th century when it was demolished on the orders of the emperor Leopold. Despite surviving less than four centuries, it changed hands many times. Its notable owners included the Pongrac family, Pavol Kinizi, and the Kostka, Dersfy and Wesselenyi families.
Historical and architectural studies laid the foundations for its partial reconstruction and conservation. The main gate, the main tower, the southern and northern palaces and the chapel were totally reconstructed. The greater part of the north tower and the forecourt were restored. Partial reconstruction of the east palace, the bulwark and the gun emplacements was also undertaken.
The Tourist stamp you can buy in Strecno Castle ticket office.
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