Starý Zámok

Description

Starý zámok (literally Old Castle) is well preserved castle complex built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was embedded to the church of Our Lady from the 13th century. The first documented mention dates from 1486. The church was damaged by earthquake in 1443 and the reconstruction to the fortress was made between 1495-1515 against the Turkish threat. The last significant restoration on the defense complex was carried out in 1777.

Address
Starozámocká 10, Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

Established
1495-1515

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