povazske museum

In the area of Povazske muzeum in Zilina (Slovakia) there is a very nice castle but it is on reconstruction now. Castle tower is open only for visitors. Around the castle there is a large park suitable for walking.

Budatin castle is a part of Žilina’s historical and architectural heritage. It was built on the confluence of the Vah and Kysuca rivers, on a trade road junction as a look-out tower and castle. The castle’s oldest part is the cylindrical four-floor tower which was most likely built in the 13th century as it is first mentioned in 1323. The tower is 20m high by 12m wide and the walls are almost 2m thick in some parts. After reconstruction it became the permanent residence of several exhibitions. These include ancient archaeological findings from the north-western territories of Slovakia, Burghers’ exhibition of domestic interiors, wire crafts art exhibition and a special collection of 18th and 19th century art. The wire crafts art collection is unique, it is one of a kind in presenting Slovak art.