Kežmarok Castle
The castle was made famous by the historical feat of the castle mistress Beata Laská, who in 1565 set out on a trip to the nearby Snežné hory (Snow Mountains), today called the Tatras. When the priestess returned home from Zelené pleso three days later, her angry husband, the castle lord Albert Laský, threw her into the castle tower as a punishment, where he imprisoned her in harsh conditions for six long years. The only mercy for the unfortunate priestess were two small windows, one overlooking the beloved Snowy Mountains and the other for serving food.

A tour of the castle grounds is accompanied by a visit to the castle chapel and lookout tower. Nowadays, visitors can also see several exhibitions of period artworks or weapons and, in the summer season, theatrical performances during night tours of the castle.
Basic information
Recommended length of visit:
2,5 h
Distance from the pension:
23 km
Address:
Hradné námestie 42
060 01 Kežmarok
GPS: 49.1389, 20.4331
Zdieľajte to s ostatnými:
Basic information
Recommended length of visit:
2,5 h
Distance from the pension:
23 km
Address:
Hradné námestie 42
060 01 Kežmarok
GPS: 49.1389, 20.4331
Zdieľajte to s ostatnými:
Kežmarok Castle
The castle was made famous by the historical feat of the castle mistress Beata Laská, who in 1565 set out on a trip to the nearby Snežné hory (Snow Mountains), today called the Tatras. When the priestess returned home from Zelené pleso three days later, her angry husband, the castle lord Albert Laský, threw her into the castle tower as a punishment, where he imprisoned her in harsh conditions for six long years. The only mercy for the unfortunate priestess were two small windows, one overlooking the beloved Snowy Mountains and the other for serving food.

A tour of the castle grounds is accompanied by a visit to the castle chapel and lookout tower. Nowadays, visitors can also see several exhibitions of period artworks or weapons and, in the summer season, theatrical performances during night tours of the castle.

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