Hrušov Castle

Hrušov (Slovak: Hrušovský hrad; also referred to as Hrušov Castle) are the ruins of a Gothic castle located on the quartzite hill Skalka above the road from Topoľčianky to Skýcov, in the cadastral territory of the municipality of Hostie.

The origin of the castle is unclear, with the first mention of it being indirectly referenced in a forgery from around 1330. The first confirmed record of its castellan, Ladislav from the Pécs family, dates to 1316, and it is believed the castle was built by the Csák family to protect trade routes. Over the centuries, the castle changed ownership multiple times, including noble families like the Jolsvai, Bebek, Salcer, Topoľčianky, and Rákóczi. It was expanded and fortified over time, especially during the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle played a significant role in regional conflicts, including wars against the Ottomans. It was captured and destroyed by imperial forces during the anti-Habsburg uprising in 1708

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Hrušov Castle staat op plaats 4.585 van 5.793 in de bekendheidsranglijst van deze atlas en op plaats 63 van de 126 die de atlas in Slowakije in kaart brengt. Gebouwd in 1316, en daarmee ouder dan 65% van de gedateerde bouwwerken in de atlas — een van de 346 bouwwerken in de atlas die uit de 14e eeuw stammen. Zie hoe dat zich verhoudt in de kastelenstatistiek.

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