Pezinok Castle

Pezinok, Slovakia

Pezinok Castle was originally a Gothic castle built at the turn of 13th and 14th centuries by Counts from Svätý Jur and Pezinok. After their death the castle had different owners (baron Krušič, count Illesházy, Pálffy family). In 1875 a lightning caused extensive damage to its nothern part, which fell apart and a new building was built at this place. In 1931 the town purchased the castle and sold it to Slovak Vintner Association in 1936. Currently it is the property of the Vintner Company and inside the castle is surrounded by a park which was created by Count Francis Pálffy in 1884 in the style of an English garden. Within the park are rare trees and a fishing pond with water fowl.

References:

Pezinok Town

Address

Mladoboleslavská 5, Pezinok, Slovakia

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Details

Founded: c. 1300
Category: Castles and fortifications in Slovakia

More Information

slovakia.travel
www.pezinok.sk

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Peter (18 months ago)
Zamok je v rekonstrukci,ale vidina vzhladu po nej je lákavá...

Lenka Slušná (18 months ago)
Momentálne v rekonštrukcii. Uvidíme ako to bude vyzerať vo finále.

Zdeněk Vrba (18 months ago)
Pěkně místo a po rekonstrukci bude ještě hezčí.

Marek Belan (2 years ago)
After reconstruction it can be very nice palce. Winary is open must to see.

Matus Menhart (2 years ago)
Old wine cellar situated under the castle.

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