Highlight • Castle
Old Castle Banská Štiavnica
Hiking
4.8
(21)
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Chránená krajinná oblasť Štiavnické vrchy
Tips
Dani
July 16, 2022
Hiking
Behind the walls you have to get a ticket: currently € 7.00 / adult, and then you can even visit a few rooms and the inner area. The Old Castle 🏰 has more flair than the new one, so the history is still present here
Showing Translation•
Solari
May 15, 2026
Hiking
The Old Castle was created from the reconstruction of a 13th-century parish church, which was converted into a defensive fortress in the 16th century against Turkish raids. The complex was expanded with walls, bastions, and towers, creating one of the most important defensive points in the city.
The castle has preserved Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements, former fortifications, and a tower with an alarm bell that warned residents of danger.
Currently, a part of the Slovak Mining Museum operates here. Inside, you can see exhibitions dedicated to the city's history, crafts, former guilds, and the mining traditions of Banská Štiavnica.
The castle has preserved Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements, former fortifications, and a tower with an alarm bell that warned residents of danger.
Currently, a part of the Slovak Mining Museum operates here. Inside, you can see exhibitions dedicated to the city's history, crafts, former guilds, and the mining traditions of Banská Štiavnica.
Showing Translation•
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Old Castle Banská Štiavnica
Details
Informations
Elevation 620 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Friday 5 June
23°C
6°C
-- %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: -- km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December