TIK - Tatra information board:
TIK STARÝ SMOKOVEC:
address: Oblastné stredisko HZS Vysoké Tatry, Starý Smokovec 23, 062 01 Vysoké Tatry
phone: +421 (0)52 442 34 40
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TIK TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA:
address: TIK TATRANSKÁ LOMNICA, 059 60 Tatranská Lomnica, Vysoké Tatry
phone: +421 (0)52 446 81 19
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TIK ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO:
address: TIK ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO, 059 85 Štrbské Pleso, Vysoké Tatry
phone: +421 (0)52 449 23 91
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Spiš castleCovering a total area of 4.2 hectares, this ruin is one of the largest castles in medieval central Europe. From the 12th to the 18th centuries, this was the military watch fort and former seat of the Spis governor (Zupan). The castle was burned to the ground in 1780 and never rebuilt. Some parts of the castle's interior parts were saved and can be seen in the Hodkovce and Markusovce mansion. The Spiš Castle and the nearby monuments form one entity comprised of: the castle overlooking the town of Spišské Podhradie, it’s ward Spišská Kapitula, and a small medieval church in the nearby village of Žehra. All of these historical monuments are in the heart of a multiethnic Slovak region that has an exceptional concentration of quality historic relics, mostly from the Gothic period. Beautifully located in the countryside, these historical and architectural jewels are the most commonly recognized symbols of the locality. A visitor arriving in the Spiš region on a September morning through the saddleback of Branisko may experience an incredible view of a fairy-tale country. Clouds covering the whole valley resemble a white sea with a mysterious island of Spiš Castle projecting on the surface illuminated by the beams of the rising sun; the whole picture is enhanced by the High Tatra Mountains on the horizon. The huge Spiš Castle towers on top of a limestone cliff and dominates the whole region. In medieval times, the castle guarded the crossroads of frequently used merchant routes in Europe. It was also seat of the chief officer of Spiš. The Spiš Castle covers an area of 4.15 hectares and is considered the largest Royal Gothic castle in Central Europe, resembling the huge castles of the crusaders. The site has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age. The most intensive colonization of the area took place in the first two centuries AD when there was a huge walled Celtic settlement on the castle hill. It probably contained a mint that manufactured coins – the so-called Spiš type Biatec, found exclusively in this location. After the Celts left, the hill was left abandoned. The beginnings of the presentday castle date back to the end of the 11th century when the Slovak territory was affiliated with Hungary. A huge stronghold protected by walls was built first; however, it probably collapsed as early as the 12th century. At the beginning of the 13th century, a new tower was erected in its place – the current donjon. Adjacent to it on the extended travertine cliff, the Romanesque Palace was built. The palace was surrounded by fortified walls and featured a Romanesque gate. The similarity of the pillars’ capitals of the Palace’s double windows and the Romanesque capitals at St. Martin’s Cathedral indicate that they were probably created by the same craftsmen. Following Tartar raids which the castle withstood, the first ward was built by the Spiš Provost. At the beginning of the 13th century the castle was inhabited by Koloman, son of Ondrej II; Queen Elizabeth resided here later. The first battles for the castle took place in this period. In the mid-14th century, the second ward was constructed. At that time, the castle was a residence of the royal family and the Spiš district governors with their court and garrison. Due to a complicated political situation in 15th century, the castle doubled in size. In 1437, after the death of the King Albrecht Habsburg, new battles for the Crown began. In order to protect her interests and the interests of her unborn son Ladislas Posthumous, the widowed Queen Elizabeth, daughter of the Emperor Sigismund, opposed the Polish King Wladislaw Jagiello – who wanted to marry her and become the Emperor of Hungary. More informations: www.spisskyhrad.com, www.cestaunesco.sk Contacts: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel.: +421 (0)53 4541336 - hrad Tel.: +421 (0)53 4512786 - múzeum Fax: +421 (0)53 4512824 Localization on map:photogallery ()
Last update: 30.04.2008
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High Tatras:
The town of High Tatras was founded in 1947 and it has a population of 5,000 residents. The Administrative centre of the town is Stary Smokovec, which together with Tatranska Lomnica and Strbske Pleso provides the focal point for one of the three most important Tatra tourist resorts. High Tatras covers an area of 398 square km and is one of the largest cities in the Slovak republic.
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