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Zrúcanina Zniev

Slovakia · Žilinský kraj

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Zniev is the second highest-situated castle in Slovakia, with its ruins spread across a limestone peak in the Žiar mountain range above the village of Kláštor pod Znievom.

Zniev Castle ranks among the highest-situated castle ruins in Slovakia. It stands atop a limestone peak in the Žiar mountain range, occupying the highest point along the entire ridge. In terms of altitude, it holds the position of the second highest castle in the country.

The ruins rise above the picturesque village of Kláštor pod Znievom, with the remaining structures spread across two distinct levels — the summit of the ridge and a lower terrace beneath it. This two-tiered layout gives the castle a unique character and offers visitors sweeping views of the surrounding landscape from multiple vantage points.

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