The seriously underrated Central European country of Slovakia is home to some of Europe’s finest castles. Though many are in a state of degradation, their ruins are just as jaw-droppingly beautiful as some of the best-preserved castles throughout the European continent. Slovakia actually is among the countries with the highest number of castles per capita. In its history, there were approximately 180 kingdoms. Today, 120 of them are accessible to tourists, whether in ruins or preserved, each…

The seriously underrated Central European country of Slovakia is home to some of Europe’s finest castles. Though many are in a state of degradation, their ruins are just as jaw-droppingly beautiful as some of the best-preserved castles throughout the European continent. Slovakia actually is among the countries with the highest number of castles per capita. In its history, there were approximately 180 kingdoms. Today, 120 of them are accessible to tourists, whether in ruins or preserved, each…

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