We come to the lookout tower from which we see the destination of our journey. The team is Šomoška Castle. In the background we see Salgó Castle.
We still have a long way to go. We eat something and continue on our way.
We come under the castle.
Stones sea under castle
Here is an interesting natural formation, a basalt waterfall. 9 meters are detected. It was from basalt that the local lords decided to build a castle.
Šomoška Castle was an important stronghold in the fight against the Ottoman threat. In 1576, however, the well-fortified castle did not withstand the onslaught of Ottoman troops. In 1593, the castle was recaptured by Austrian imperial troops.
In troubled Hungary, he was occupied by insurgent troops during the anti-Habsburg uprisings. It was first occupied in 1605 by the troops of Štefan Bočkaj, in 1619 by the troops of Gabriel Bethlen and in 1703 by the Kuruk Francis II Rákóczi.
During the suppression of Rákóczi's uprising, he was conquered by imperial troops and blown up the castle. They did so so that the castle would never become a refuge for the rebels in the future. Since then, the castle has fallen into disrepair.
We walk around the castle, look around the ruins and enjoy the view of the surroundings.
The best preserved part of the castle is one of the bastions.
We went through what we could, ate and went on the bus. We walk through the forest where there are lakes, which probably belonged to the castle.
It was a beautiful day full of experiences. Satisfied we return to the accommodation.
Well thank you.
Place: Slovakia