To reach the Castle, the tourists are directed to a car park which requires a climb up a steep hill that can last thirty minutes, often battling a sharp biting wind on a very cold April day. Other more knowing Slovakians find their way to a car park on the other side of the hill, and it was just a skip and a hop to the main gate.
The castle hill, encircled by a huge wall, was once the political, administrative and economic centre of East
Spiš. One can't imagine how huge this structure is; seeing is believing! The Castle now serves as a museum and the lower part is open to the public who can admire the preserved ramparts and towers. From the top of the Castle, there are magnificent views to the surrounding countryside.
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| The magnificent Spis Castle, 600m above sea level |
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| Views from the Spis Castle |
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| Ramparts of the Spis Castle |
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| Lower Gate to the Castle |
