Slovenska Lupca castle

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Slovakia's Ľupča Castle is an important landmark in its Banská Bystrica Region, which covers the south-central part of the country. Seen in this drone video by bopat travel, the castle is built overlooking the town of Slovenská Ľupča in the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. The structure was built in the 13th century in the wake of devastating Tartar invasions which terrorized much of Central Europe. At one point, it served as an alternative residence for the Kings of Hungary, who ruled over much of modern-day Slovakia for centuries.

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Ľupčiansky hrad Castle One of the best preserved castles in Slovakia stands above the village Slovenská Ľupča at the foothills of the mountains Nízke Tatry. The history of the Ľupčiansky hrad Castle is linked with the 13th century. The castle was part of dowry of Queens of Kingdom of Hungary. Thanks to its position near extensive forests full of game, the ruler often visited it. In 1620 the castle became property of the Széchy family. Marrying with Mária Széchy, Juraj Wesselényi, the Hungarian paladin, won the castle. In spite of the fact that the leader of the Rebellion of Estates against the Habsburg ruler used it as his residence, the Emperors anger did not affect the castle itself. It survived in good condition until the modern times. The State owned in the 19th century and used it for orphanage since 1873. Later the female religious order occupied it and during the Slovak National Uprising in the Second World War the Nazis converted the Castle into a prison for rebels. More info http://bopat.eu/zolyomlipcsei-var/