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Budatín Castle is not located on a hill, but at the confluence of the rivers Váh and Kysuca. However, the monument with the oldest preserved parts from the 14th century is documented in writing as early as the 13th century. It is surrounded by a historic park. The castle building is used as a museum. The Wire Pavilion is located in the adjoining farm building from the 18th century. Other buildings in the area serve as the administration of the Považský Museum in Žilina.

Budatín Castle

Budatín Castle is not located on a hill, but at the confluence of the rivers Váh and Kysuca. However, the monument with the oldest preserved parts from the 14th century is documented in writing as early as the 13th century. It is surrounded by a historic park. The castle building is used as a museum. The Wire Pavilion is located in the adjoining farm building from the 18th century. Other buildings in the area serve as the administration of the Považský Museum in Žilina.

Upon arrival at the complex, you can visit the park, the chapel and the current exhibition in the room opposite the chapel free of charge at any time during opening hours. In the castle building, after purchasing tickets, you can see the wire exhibition and castle exhibitions. The entrances to the castle expositions are with a guide at precisely defined times.

Budatín Park
The free historic English park offers a pleasant walk. The history of the park is processed on information panels. In the park it is possible to have a picnic in the summer and enjoy selected sports games. The park has an area of 4.7 hectares.

chapel
The chapel of the Budatín Castle, which dates from the middle of the 18th century and is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, has been beautifully restored in terms of craftsmanship. The most precious artistic and historical monument in it is the illusory altar architecture, in which the altarpiece of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, originating from the important painter KJ Aigen, is placed. The Žilina self-governing region carried out the renovation of the castle chapel of Budatín Castle with the support of the EEA Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism with the motto: we open Budatín Castle for you and save the heart of Budatín Castle - the chapel. Thanks to the EEA and NFM Financial Mechanism, a new space for people has been created in Žilina.

Wirework - an (un) incredible story of one craft
The new permanent exhibition in Budatín Castle on the history of a unique Slovak phenomenon has been open to the public since 31 July 2016. Through historical artefacts made of wire and sheet metal, period documents, photographs and works of art from the unique wire collection of the Považský Museum, it presents the history and material manifestations of the original crafts from its wandering beginnings to factory production, the business successes of Slovak wire workers abroad is also illustrated by the craft fortel, which made them famous all over the world.

Additional information

Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By bus
Parking: Free parking nearby

Accepted payments: Cash
Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 10.6.2019

Opening hours

Weather

may - august
monday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.
september - december
tuesday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.
january - april
tuesday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.
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Opening hours

Weather

may - august
monday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.
september - december
tuesday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.
january - april
tuesday - sunday:
09:00 - 16:40
prehliadky začínajú o 9.00, 9.40, 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40, 15.20, 16.00 a 16.40 hod.


Contact

Phone: +421 907 108 659
Budatín Castle
Budatínsky hrad
Topoľová 1
010 03  Budatín
Region: Žilinský
District: Žilina
Area: Horné Považie
 49.236166, 18.734704

Budatínsky hrad
Topoľová 1
010 03  Budatín

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