List of castles in Slovakia

This is a list of castles in Slovakia. This list includes palaces, citadels and manor houses.
These Slovak words translate as follows:

History

The history of Slovak castles traces back to the 9th century, when the Slavs initiated the construction of wooden fortifications in what is now Slovakia. By the 11th century, approximately a dozen stone castles emerged to replace these wooden structures, notably in cities such as Bratislava, Nitra, and Trenčín. From the Middle Ages until the 18th century, the nobility of the Kingdom of Hungary favored constructing their castles in the easily defensible regions of Slovakia. A prime example of these architectural feats is the well known Bratislava Castle. The earliest record of this castle dates back to the 10th century, although the hill on which it stands was occupied during both the Celtic and Great-Moravian periods. Despite facing numerous challenges, including fires and financial difficulties for its upkeep, Bratislava Castle endured through the ages. It has undergone renovations and now overlooks the Danube River from its elevated position. Slovaks chose to feature it as one of the three national symbols on their new euro coins, which were launched in January 2009.