Attractions and Places To See around okres Prievidza - Top 20

The ancient linden tree is worth seeing. It was already highly valued by King Mateja.

The castle can only be visited with a guided tour. But it is really worth it. Many rooms have been well restored and are furnished with all kinds of furniture. Among other things, you can visit the oldest fabric preserved in Europe and the natural cave beneath the castle.

Church, rectory and chapel The church building that can be seen today in Bojnice was built in the Gothic style in the years 1370 – 1380. However, the archaeological research also revealed the remains of an earlier, Romanesque building, on the foundation of which the church was built. The church has undergone several building modifications. The most important changes include the construction of a four-player tower in the 17th century, financed by the Pálffys. In the 18th century, the surrounding buildings were rebuilt - the reconstruction of the rectory in the Baroque style or the conversion of the entrance gate of the adjacent cemetery into the chapel. During this period, some of the stations of the Bojnice Golgotha and the chapel of St. Vendelina in the forest above the castle. https://www.visitbojnice.sk/sakralne-pamiatky.html

The jewel of Bojnice, a town near Prievidza, is the "fairytale castle" Bojnický zámok, one of the most visited and most beautiful castles not only in Slovakia but also in Central Europe. The castle was built on a travertine mound where a medieval castle stood in the 11th century. In the past it was owned by the most famous noble families, the last being the Pálfis. Count Johann Pálfi had the entire building rebuilt by the Budapest architect J. Hubert at the end of the 19th century, modeled on the castles on the Loire in central France. The typical silhouette of a romantic medieval castle is emphasized by the steep roofs of the palaces, the chapel and the towers. Today the castle houses the collections of the art history museum. The original furnishings and works of art from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries are on display. The late Gothic collection of paintings is unique and the most valuable - the so-called Bojnice Altar by the Florentine master N. di Cione Ortagna from the mid-14th century. Part of the castle tour is also a visit to the stalactite cave under the castle, which is connected to the 26 m deep castle well. The best known of the numerous events at the castle is the International Ghost and Ghost Festival, which takes place regularly at the end of April and beginning of May. During this time, Bojnice Castle becomes a meeting place for ghosts, witches and vampires from all over the world. An inseparable part of the chateau area are a park and a forest park, which complete the impressive scenery. In front of the chateau entrance stands the well-known 600-year-old linden tree from Bojnice of King Matthias, the circumference of which is around 12.5 m. The king himself was very fond of visiting Bojnice and held celebrations and meetings under the linden tree. Another attraction in the immediate vicinity of the chateau are performances by the historical fencing group Bojník and performances by the falconers Aquila.

Bojnice Castle 🏰 -According to written records found at the Zobor Abbey, this Romanesque castle may have first been built as a wooden fort as early as 1113. Stone slowly began to replace the wood, and by the 12th century, the castle boasted Gothic and Renaissance elements. 📍Bojnice, Slovakia

Unfortunately, the Turzov trail will be canceled ... https://www.biker.sk/52269/turzov-flow-trail-v-bojniciach-zrovnaju-so-zemou-prednost-dostali-asfaltky-turisticky-vlacik-a-rozhladna/ ? fbclid = IwAR35_9khA8_02IcI4fVGEX3DMAsZeP2ATLkhStGn18YuPPjVALDDzhZcWZ0

It's a horrible mask, you have to go there in the morning, otherwise it's a nice thing. 😃

Official flow trail maintained by Hornonitrianske Stopy, suitable for all riding skills, definitely worth to stop here when around, can recommend!