Tip for a trip: Sklabiňa Castle is getting back in shape

Visitors may at long last visit a room under the roof.

(Source: TASR)

Sklabinský or Sklabiňa Castle located in Sklabinský Podzámok, several kilometres from Martin, a town in the Žilina Region possible to discover with our Žilina travel guide, caught the attention of the media two years ago when it appeared in a real estate listing for sale.

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Find out more about a region of folklore, national parks and modern attractions in our Žilina Region Travel Guide.Find out more about a region of folklore, national parks and modern attractions in our Žilina Region Travel Guide. (Source: Spectacular Slovakia)

In March 2020, the castle finally found a new owner. It is the (OZ) Donjon civic association, which has been active concerning the castle since 2000, the regional daily My Turiec reported.

“For us members of the association, Sklabiňa Castle is not only a hobby but a commitment for one's whole life,” said Michal Svateník, head of OZ Donjon, as quoted by My Turiec.

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