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The Spis Castle is one of Slovakia's most extensive castles.
It is a dominant feature of the Spis region. It is beautifully
placed in the countryside on travertine rock. By the 12th
century, it had been remarked on as a regional castle.
The main body of the castle was fortified by stone outer
walls in the first half of the 13th century, enabling the
castle to resist Tartar raids in 1241. A Romanesque palace
and a dwelling tower were built in the castle at this time.
The provost's palace and the now non-existent Romanesque
chapel were added after the middle of the 13th century.
The castle was extended by the addition of a central courtyard
with entry gate and barbican in the 14th century.
The extensive lower courtyard was built in the middle of
the 15th century. During a fire in 1780, the castle suffered
extensive damage and was not rebuilt afterwards.
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