Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

SLOVAKIA 315

Entrance

Tower and

Gate

Neo-Gothic

Gallery

Well in the

Fourth Courtyard

Standing in the smallest of

the castle’s court yards, this

decorative well was once

linked to an old thermal

spring. Its ornate grille was

made in 1895.

Central Castle

The rooms of the Central

Castle are furnished in

Gothic style. The top floor is

the Knights’ Hall, with 14-

to 17th-century weapons.

Castle Grounds

Bojnice is located in a

large park with many rare

species of trees, including

what is claimed to be the

oldest lime tree in

Slovakia. In summer,

various events are staged

in the grounds.

. Bojnice Altarpiece
The altarpiece, painted by Italian painter Nardo
di Cione, is the only complete sur viv ing work by
the artist. Painted in the mid-14th century, using
tempera paint on a wooden panel, it is the most
important piece from Ján Pálffy’s collection.

VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

181 km (123 miles) NE of

Bratislava. Tel (046) 543 0535.

£ @ from Bratislava. # May–

Sep: 9am–5pm Tue–Sun; Oct–

Apr: 10am–3pm Tue–Sun; Jun–

Sep daily. & 8 night tours

available. http://www.bojnicecastle.sk

STAR FEATURES

. Golden Hall
. Bojnice Altarpiece