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Pro
one of the most beautiful castles in Europe
Con
the tour is a bit rushed
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I am grateful to VT member Katamorgana who helped me choose from so many good options- this was unforgettable! Dakujem moc!
hungariangirl896 Says: Bojnice is one of Slovakia's most famous castle. It's had many renovations over the course of history, so it doesn't look very old. Nevertheless, it is still an amazing castle with lots of history and interesting things to see inside. The castle is located in a very green,...
Other Attractions- Prehistoric Museum
GentleSpirit Says: I didn't have time to see this, but it seems like it would be very interesting. A great deal of prehistoric items have been found from the Paleolithic age. Apparently archeologists consider the area around Bojnice significant in terms of Paleolithic/Neanderthal settlements....
GentleSpirit Says: If you are traveling with kids and they are exhausted and cranky from going through the castle without seeing any ghosts then just take them to Bojnice Zoo, which is the oldest zoo in Slovakia, dating from 1955. It is large (42 hectares, 100 acres) and was supposed to have...
GentleSpirit Says: Most castles and noble residences seem to have a fairly similar decor throughout in terms of color, intricacy of decor, furnishings. Count Palffy, the last owner of Bojnice Castle was a known art collector and clearly his taste was as varied as it was exquisite. The main...
Detail of the Golden Hall- angels
GentleSpirit Says: There are 183 angels carved into the ceiling of the golden hall. You have to look closely, we were told they are all different. Since the tour was moving pretty fast I really didn't have time to check that very much.:)
Bojnice Castle- The Golden Room
GentleSpirit Says: This room will strike you first for the understated elegance of the furnishings and the spectacular ceiling. According to the notes I took this was created by a venetian sculptor and was a copy of a famous ceiling in Venice (don't know which one).
Getting into the Castle- basics
GentleSpirit Says: Admission to Bojnice Castle is 6.50 euro for adults (half that for children under 15)Admisssion is daily, except MondaysForeign language tours have to be ordered 2 days in advance and must have a minimum of 10 persons. (My guide translated from Slovak for me, I'm sure i...
GentleSpirit Says: The Bojnice altar is a series of 10 panel paintings produced around 1350. The story was that the altar went through a series of owners..it was originally done by Nardo Di Cione in Florence. The date is significant it is right around the time of the peak of the bubonic plague...
haysnoe Says: I can't believe that this beautiful town is all the way down at #17 of places to visit in Slovakia. I enjoyed a wonderful two days here in May and it was very memorable. The castle here is one of the most interesting to tour. Interestingly, as the tour was winding down...
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I go there with my colleagues almost once a month. The staff is very polite and quite fast. One can choose various kinds of meal. We are usually 8-10 persons and each of us was always satisfied and well fed up :-)
Favorite Dish: My fauvorite is Salomon with brocoli or with cream - herbs sauce and Tiramisu as dessert. Also dessert "Hot raspbery" is appetizing.
Updated Aug 21, 2011
Address: Hurbanovo námestie Bojnice
Phone: + 421 908 657 254
Website: http://www.stare-kino.sk/kontakt/
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There are many bars and pubs where you can enjoy the nightlife in Bojnice. All of them are located on Hurbanovo square. You might find it difficult to find a free table as many young people start their night there. Some fav places are: Square - restaurant, bar; U Princa - discotheque, Extaza - tiny disco club, Muzika - restaurant, bar; Varadero - coctail bar; Woodstock - cozy irish bar. Enjoy!!!
Dress Code: There is no dress code but some people may stare at you if you are too extravagant.
Updated Oct 26, 2010
Address: Hurbanovo Square
The place has a nice terrace outside, but inside looks like an imitation of a strip joint, very sleazy.
The waiter there is one of the rudest individuals I have ever experienced. He seemed most interested in serving his drunk, loud and obnoxious friends what appeared to be free wine from the bar, completely ignoring the other guests.
The wine list looked quite interesting but I don't want to wait 15 minutes to be served in a half empty bar!
Unique Suggestions: Sit outside, at least if you dont get served you can enjoy the sun
Fun Alternatives: Go to Rija Coffee Shop next door, you will find a much better atmosphere and staff
Written May 8, 2007
GentleSpirit Says: Bojnice Castle hosts a Festival every year - the International Festival of Ghosts and Spirits.Of course there is a legend connected with the castle, oh which i have heard several versions in varying detail.Generally, the knight that owned the castle was a good man and a...
Ghosts and other paranormal at Bojnice Castle
GentleSpirit Says: These stories can be fascinating, though you have to wonder if they are just flights of fancy or a creative mind. There have been tales of a night watchman at the castle seeing the apparition of a guard dog or other tales that a gilded angel's head has been seen spinning on...
Something odd i saw at Bojnice castle
GentleSpirit Says: When I visit castles or other residences of the sort I bear in mind that not all the furnishing are original. Due to a large number of fires, for example, a lot of castles do not have original furnishings. Secondly, I try to pay attention to the time the owner lived in. A...
Neit Says: From the high of the castle you can enjoy the views to the town, once the location of one of the oldest spa in Slovakia.
Neit Says: The reconstruction of the castle was done with the collaboration of Joseph Hubert, known by his recreations of the neo-gothic style.
Neit Says: This room takes its name of the black and yellow marble of the floor. The spectacular table was brought from Japan.
Neit Says: This castle contains details that seem to have been taken from a fairy tale. As an example, the support of the photo.
Neit Says: This room takes its name of the wood golden ceiling.There are 183 angel faces in it. In the middle there's an angel holding the Palfy coat of arms.
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The most popular sight in Bojnice is without doubt the beautiful Bojnice Castle, likely the most popular single tourist sight in Slovakia, and easily one of the prettiest castles in Europe (if you...
There are several things that make this a unique castle among the many to be found in Slovakia. It started to be built in 1113, but was a wooden structure with at moat. The stone castle was started in...
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