Hru?ov Castle

Several kilometers north of Topoľčianky in the Tribeč Mountains in west of Slovakia are the ruins of the Hrušov Castle towering on top of the Skalka Mountain at the height of 488 m (1,601 ft).

This royal castle built in the 13th century guarded the trade road passing over the mountain range Tribeč. It was destroyed by the Imperial army in 1708 and is in decay since then. However, its surviving walls induce a romantic atmosphere and provide a nice panoramic view of the Tribeč and Pohronský Inovec Mountains.

The castle is currently undergoing essential reconstruction thanks to the Civic Association 'Občianske združenie Leustach' and its generous donors.