Beckov

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The castle stands on a hill on the left bank of the Vag river in the village of Betzkov The castle was first mentioned in the chronicle of the XII century. In the 13th century, a stone castle was built on the site of the original wooden castle. In the XIV-XV centuries, the castle was rebuilt by the owners, the Stibor family, one of the most influential families of Hungary. In the XVI century, due to the constant danger of Turkish raids, the fortifications of the castle were strengthened. In the XVII century, the castle lost its significance. In 1727, a fire broke out and the castle was abandoned by the owners.
The castle stands on a hill on the left bank of the Vag river in the village of Betzkov The castle was first mentioned in the chronicle of the XII century. In the 13th century, a stone castle was built on the site of the original wooden castle. In the XIV-XV centuries, the castle was rebuilt by the owners, the Stibor family, one of the most influential families of Hungary. In the XVI century, due to the constant danger of Turkish raids, the fortifications of the castle were strengthened. In the XVII century, the castle lost its significance. In 1727, a fire broke out and the castle was abandoned by the owners.
Slovakia showing a castle, farmland and a ruin
Slovakia featuring a castle and a ruin
Slovakia showing a castle, a house and a ruin
Hotel Elizabeth

Hotel Elizabeth

4 out of 5
Ul. gen. M.R.Stefanika 2 Trencin
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Trencin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Roman Inscription and Galéria ...
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Excellent place in Trenchin

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Hotel Magnus

Hotel Magnus

4 out of 5
Považská 1706 / 35 Trencin
Stay at this golf hotel in Trencin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium and Roman Inscription are ...
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Hotel Magnólia

Hotel Magnólia

3.5 out of 5
Nálepkova 1 Piestany
Fully refundable
The price is HK$757 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
HK$757
HK$832 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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Stay at this spa hotel in Piestany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kolonadovy Most and Balneological Museum are ...
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DOHNANYI Villa by CHORS

DOHNANYI Villa by CHORS

3 out of 5
17 Piaristická Trencin Trenciansky kraj
Stay at this aparthotel in Trencin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Town Gate Tower and Trencin Castle are located ...
6.8/10 (3 reviews)
Can you call a building with 6 rooms positioned immediately beside a 3-storey prison hospital (encased in razor wire) a villa? A killa villa, maybe. You’ll have time to admire your next-door inmate neighbors as they catcall you from the open windows next door. Why will you have time? Because it could ...

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Apartmany Halex 3

Apartmany Halex 3

3 out of 5
Bojna 265 Bojná
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Bojná. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Tovarnicky Park and ...
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Beautiful condo by river and nature view near Adeli center

Beautiful condo by river and nature view near Adeli center

Pieštany Trnavský kraj
Stay at this condo in Piestany. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kolonadovy Most and Balneological Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Good price for current Piestany
Good value for money

Reviewed on 14 May 2023

Beautiful condo by river and nature view near Adeli center
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Slovakia showing a castle, a house and a ruin

Beckov Castle

Discover the fascinating legends and past glories of this ruined castle while wandering amid its bastions, courtyards, gateways and palaces.

Beckov Castle

Zelená voda

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Zelená voda during your travels in Beckov. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Zelená voda

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Private Day Trip to Bojnice Castle and Cicmany from Bratislava

Private Day Trip to Bojnice Castle and Cicmany from Bratislava

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Private Day Trip to Bojnice Castle and Cicmany from Bratislava
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