The Topoľčiansky Castle

Castle

Fans of history will perhaps climb the hill towering above the village Podhradie in the Považský Inovec Mts. in west Slovakia with the Topoľčiansky hrad Castle on its top.

This royal castle from the 13th century became the centre of the castle estate of Topoľčany. In the 15th century it was occupied by the Hussites and later it fulfilled an important task in defence against the Turks. During Rákoczis rebellion it was severely damaged by the Imperial troops and although it was later reconstructed, it fell in decay.

Today its main tower in Romantic style with well preserved fortifications dominates in the horizon. Beware, the entrance to the ruins is at ones own risk!

The views from the platform below the Castle are unique. Above all the eastern side where almost the whole upper part of the region Nitra, mountain range Tribeč with its dominant Zobor and mountains Strážovské vrchy in the north-east, as well as the side ridge of mountain range Považský Inovec are captivating.

The cave Opálená skala and remains of the Hallstat settlement at Úhrada are within reach as well.  

Access: on foot from the village Pohradie following the blue and green hiking marks (it takes about 15 minutes), driving is possible almost as far as the Castle. Red marked cyclist route leads from the town Topoľčany.

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Places Around

The observation tower Inovec

On the top of Inovec stands a meteorological observation tower called, "Helene." She’s truly elegant. She’s an "Iron Lady" evoking respect. To visit her you have to overcome your fear of heights. The breathtaking view is, however, totally worth it. Iron "Helena" is noble and generous, offering a view over rocky peaks of the surrounding mountains. Thank You "Iron Lady". Our visit was exciting and spectacular.

Community center on the Spa Island

Social Center organizes programs that fill the leisure spa guests - classical music concerts, opera, operetta, musical performances of domestic and foreign music and dance bodies, jazz concerts, dance programs, chess meetings and other.

House of Arts Piestany

The first purpose-built building outside Bratislava theater after World War II, conducted in the years 1974 - 1979 by architect F. Milucky. The bearers of architectural expression as architectural concrete, glass and red - mobile and fixed surfaces and shapes.

Bandstand

Music Pavilion MUŠĽA Piestany was built in 1968. The venue for musical performances and during the summer there are held promenade concerts.

Cultural and Social Center Fontána

The premises of cultural and social center fountain is designed for film and theater productions, lectures, symposia, congresses and exhibition for business.

The underground

Former nuclear bomb shelter under a priori to be the Mecca of the young Slovak music. The new multi-genre space owner Ego wants to give space for the presentation of not only the young musician. At the time in Piestany it does not work any more music club becomes Basement places for a student concerts and events.

Sĺňava

A popular summer holiday resort, the water reservoir Sĺňava, is next to the world famous spa Piešťany situated in west of Slovakia.

Ottlýk mansion

Ottlýk mansion

After our complex reconstruction, which lasted for almost 3 years, the castle has an exclusive appearance today and functions as a restaurant, a wine cellar and a hotel.

Hotel Arkádia

Hotel Arkádia

Hotel Arkádia will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet with its wide choice of dishes and, of course, their unforgettable taste. The rooms are suitable for organizing conferences, briefings as well as family events, Weddings and celebrations.

Elizabeth

Memory legendary Sisi revive in our restaurant ELIZABETH Cafe & Restaurant, which is situated on the Spa Island. At first sight recalls the atmosphere of the period in which the queen lived, its softness, elegance and charm and just this beautiful and stylish environment is almost ideal for the survival of the moments spent with family, friends or business partners.

Spa Hall - Kursalon

Spreading, solitary building stands on the edge of the City Park since 1894. It was designed by architect I. eclectically forming Alpari and despite several late changes retains most of its original decor. The focus of the composition is monumental, richly decorated with plastic space hall - "Salon" - from which derives the name of the older building: Kursalón. Since 1928 it is part of the building exposed to museum collections. The collections of the Museum of Balneology today are significant archaeological finds valuable ethnographic material, documents the history of spas and spa in Slovakia and other objects. Special position occupy sites linked to personality MR.

Thyme

Restaurant Thyme also offers the possibility to organize social events, company parties, family reunions, graduations, banquets ...

ASTON SPORT CENTER AS TRENČÍN

The AS Trenčín Sport Center in Trenčianske Stankovce is a multifunctional center combining the possibilities of sports, especially football, with the possibility of quality accommodation and boarding in Považský Inovca.

Penzión Jazmin

Pension Jazmín is located in the recreational area of ​​Duchonka, 17 km from Topoľčany in the Považský Inovec mountains by the edge of a birch grove 300 meters from the water reservoir itself in a quiet environment.

DuchonkaLand

Duchonka Land area for summer camps 15km from Topoľčany. Great infrastructure for sports and fun, 22 years of history, thousands of satisfied visitors. Animators who enjoy new adventures with you.

Hotel Inovec ***

Hotel Inovec is located directly on a slope of the Bezovec Ski Area and offers free spa facilities, a squash court, a kids' playroom and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available.

Penzion Luna

Pension Luna is located in the village of Jacovce. It is 4 km from Topoľčian, 30 km from Piestany, 40 km from Bojnice and 6 km from the famous recreation area Duchonka.

Ottlýk mansion

Ottlýk mansion

After our complex reconstruction, which lasted for almost 3 years, the castle has an exclusive appearance today and functions as a restaurant, a wine cellar and a hotel.

Hotel Arkádia

Hotel Arkádia

Hotel Arkádia will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet with its wide choice of dishes and, of course, their unforgettable taste. The rooms are suitable for organizing conferences, briefings as well as family events, Weddings and celebrations.

ASTON SPORT CENTER AS TRENČÍN

The AS Trenčín Sport Center in Trenčianske Stankovce is a multifunctional center combining the possibilities of sports, especially football, with the possibility of quality accommodation and boarding in Považský Inovca.

Marián Gáborík Arena, Hotel Marián Gáborík ***

Marián Gáborík Arena, Hotel Marián Gáborík ***

Marián Gáborík - investor / founder of the arena: "It is a fulfillment of one of my dreams. In Trenčín I made my first hockey steps, taught the first handles and shot goals. I am grateful to have this opportunity and thanked for what I have given hockey, I also wanted to help other boys and girls to have the conditions to fulfill their sports dreams. "

Golf & Country Club Piešťany

Golf & Country Club Piešťany

The Spa Golf Club in Piešťany is situated not far from the well-known spa area. It was established as one of the first golf courses in Slovakia as early as in 1914.

Thermal swimming pool Eva

The complex, consisting of a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, open from the 50-meter swimming pool with springboard, the children's outdoor pool, the areas of accessories, the apartment manager and designated areas for sunbathing and for various sports, built between 1933-1934 by the architect A. Wimmer, A. and M. Szonyi Kolátor. Watering reconstructed several times, in the last quarter of the 20th century briefly examine the new entrance building.

Slovak Health Spa Piestany

Slovak Health Spa Piestany

Natural healing sources - thermal mineral water and unique sulfuric mud - are the cornerstones of the spa.

Napoelon spa

On the territory of Piestany there are several spa houses, the oldest of which there are three objects Napoleonic Spa, located in the immediate vicinity of the Vah river. Bathhouses, whose functions can be throughout their existence has not changed, although the built gradually, but with the effort expressive mutually adapt. Urban are arranged in a U-shape to form a small square.

ASTON SPORT CENTER AS TRENČÍN

The AS Trenčín Sport Center in Trenčianske Stankovce is a multifunctional center combining the possibilities of sports, especially football, with the possibility of quality accommodation and boarding in Považský Inovca.

Thermal Swimming Pool Malé Bielice

Termálne kúpele Malé Bielice sú súčasťou okresného mesta Partizánske a ponúkajú ideálne podmienky pre regeneráciu a relax. V priestoroch kúpeľov vyviera termálna minerálna voda s teplotou 43°C a má priaznivé účinky najmä na pohybové ústrojenstvo, nervovú sústavu, rehabilitáciu, regeneráciu organizmu a na choroby z povolania.

Tarzánia Trenčín

TARZANIA Trenčín sa nachádza na Brezine, v tesnej blízkosti asfaltovej cesty smerom od hotela Brezina k Čerešňovému sadu. Autom sa k nám dostanete od Štefánikovej ulice po Kukučínovej ulici. Postavená je na stromoch v nádhernom lesoparku a pozostáva z dvoch trás vybudovaných pomocou 22 plošín vo výške približne 5 až 10 m nad zemou.

Golfový a športový klub Trenčín

Golfový a športový klub Trenčín

Golfový a športový klub sa nachádza v širšom centre krajského mesta Trenčín, na ľavom brehu rieky Váh. Zelená oáza prekvapí výhľadom na Trenčiansky hrad, ľahkou dostupnosťou a priateľským prostredím.

Marián Gáborík Arena, Hotel Marián Gáborík ***

Marián Gáborík Arena, Hotel Marián Gáborík ***

Marián Gáborík - investor / founder of the arena: "It is a fulfillment of one of my dreams. In Trenčín I made my first hockey steps, taught the first handles and shot goals. I am grateful to have this opportunity and thanked for what I have given hockey, I also wanted to help other boys and girls to have the conditions to fulfill their sports dreams. "

The Tematín Castle

The Tematín Castle

One of the castles in the region of Považie that guarded the western borders of the Kingdom of Hungary was the Tematín Castle. Its romantic ruins standing on top of the side ridge of the Považský Inovec Mts. are visible from a large distance.

The observation tower Inovec

On the top of Inovec stands a meteorological observation tower called, "Helene." She’s truly elegant. She’s an "Iron Lady" evoking respect. To visit her you have to overcome your fear of heights. The breathtaking view is, however, totally worth it. Iron "Helena" is noble and generous, offering a view over rocky peaks of the surrounding mountains. Thank You "Iron Lady". Our visit was exciting and spectacular.

Kostolec

Kostolec

On top of the hill Kostolec on the edge of the mountain range Považský Inovec next to the village Ducové near Piešťany there stood once a fortified site of a Great Moravian magnate. Today remains of the fort offer a wonderful view of the lower part of region Považie.

Brunovce Manor House

Just a short walk to the Nové Mesto nad Váhom - on the right bank of the river Váh - you can not miss a picturesque manor house with characteristic onion roofs on the four-aisled towers. This is a remarkable Renaissance manor house from the second half of the 17th century in Brunovce. A mansion surrounded by a park built the Berèéniovcina place of the original wooden hunting lodge. In the years 1695 - 1697, the manor-house mansion with a three-winged floor plan was added, supplemented after 1723 by the barrel towers. The vaults were closed by a strong wall.

The Manor House Moravany nad Váhom

The Manor House Moravany nad Váhom

An important cultural and historical monument in environs of the world-famous spa Piešťany in south-western Slovakia is the Renaissance manor house with a park situated in the village Moravany nad Váhom.

Manor house Kočovce

Concert in the arms of romance..Also in the village of Kočovce, near the Nové Mesto nad Váhom, there is a romantic three-winged wardrobe surrounded by a maintained park.

Military Museum Piešťany

Military Museum Piešťany

The museum is a part of the Military Historical Institute and has its seat at the premises of a former military airport in Piešťany. The Exposition of Czechoslovak military Armature from the years 1945 to 1992 is the permanent exposition of the Military Museum Piešťany. The museum was opened on 25th of September 2004, after its removal from the exposition in Trenčín.

Water-tower

Reinforced concrete Water towers built in 1928 company Pitt a Brausewetter. It ranks among the examples of functionalist architecture technology.

Spa Hall - Kursalon

Spreading, solitary building stands on the edge of the City Park since 1894. It was designed by architect I. eclectically forming Alpari and despite several late changes retains most of its original decor. The focus of the composition is monumental, richly decorated with plastic space hall - "Salon" - from which derives the name of the older building: Kursalón. Since 1928 it is part of the building exposed to museum collections. The collections of the Museum of Balneology today are significant archaeological finds valuable ethnographic material, documents the history of spas and spa in Slovakia and other objects. Special position occupy sites linked to personality MR.