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Culture , Popular Updated 153 days ago

This city castle is a very unique one, as it stands in the center of the town and it is not build on the hill as it is usually very common .. if anything else, here are some interesting facts about it: The city castle of Kežmarok was built as a defensive castle. lt is first mentioned in 1463 in connection with the Zápoľský family. Its history is linked with the Tökely family which had the originally Gothic fort rebuilt as a luxurious Rennaisance residence. They also built the baroque chapel. Last owner was Ferdinand Rueber nad in 1702 it was bought by the town of Kezmarok. The castle burnt down several times in the 18th century and was repaired in the 18th and 2Oth century. General restoration work was carried out between 1962-1985. The castle has housed a museum with historical collections and exhibitions on the city and its surroundings since 1931. A tour of the castle grounds includes a visit to the castle chapel and the viewing tower.

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