- Type
- Ruin
- Origins
- 1241 · 13th century per Wikidata: founding, first mention or construction
- Style
- Gothic architecture
- Coordinates
- 49.1607°, 18.6851°
History
The castle on a rocky hill south of Žilina was probably built in the second half of the 13th century to guard the routes along the Váh valley, and the first reliable record dates from 1318, when it belonged to Matthew Csák. It later passed through several powerful owners, and in the 16th century it was acquired by the Thurzó family, who extended it in Renaissance style and made it the centre of the large Lietava estate. After the death of Imre Thurzó in 1621, the castle was divided among heirs, and in the 18th century it was abandoned and fell into decay. Since the late 20th century volunteers have been stabilising the ruins.
What to see
Trails lead to the ruins from Lietava and Lietavská Svinná. The castle consists of an upper castle on the summit rock and extensive outer baileys with gates, towers and remains of residential buildings. The walls overlook the Váh valley, Žilina and the Malá Fatra mountains, and volunteers are gradually stabilising the walls and holding historical events here.
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