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Photo: Ivan Branický, Mesto Martin
The castle was built to protect the road called “Magna via”, a royal postal route passing through Turiec. Around the castle there are rich archaeological sites, among the treasures is especially the Blatnica sword. You can find its replica in the castle grounds.
It is mentioned in the legend about the brave young man Blatoň, who saved the lives of the Nitra princes Pribina and Mojmír. Apparently, the castle got its name Blatnica after him and the area was named Turiec in honor of a memorable hunt for aurochs.
The Civic Association Diadém has been involved in the castle’s preservation for several years.
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Tips nearby:
- Gaderská and Blatnická valleys
- Mlynčekovo – countless amusing mills and grinders of various kinds
on the Gaderský stream
- Čertova brána - at the end of Gaderská valley, the first movie about Jánošík was filmed here
- Church of St. Andrew in nearby Sebeslavce
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Rest stops
Hotel GaderGader guesthouse
Cottage settlement Gader
Blatnica castle
Roadbook
Gader guesthouse
Cottage settlement Gader
Blatnica castle
Mažarná cave
Public transport
Take a bus to Blatnica, where you can get off in the Sebeslavce part and then just walk up to the castle ruins, which will be ahead of you.
Alternatively, go to the final stop in the village Blatnica and then continue to the castle through Gaderská valley following the yellow tourist trail.
Parking
Parking is possible near the castle or in the village of Blatnica.Coordinates
Localization
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