Blatnica Castle is actually only the ruins of a medieval fortress today. They rise at the end of the Plešovica ridge that separates the Turiec Basin from the Gaderska Valley in Velka Fatra. Remains of walls, walls and a tower have survived to our times. You can get here on foot from the village of Blatnica, along the Gaderska valley, along the yellow tourist trail.
The origins of the castle date back to the second half of the 13th century. It was to guard and control the important Via Magna trade route that ran nearby, leading all the way to the Baltic Sea. The fortress belonged to Piotr of Brezowica, and then it passed into royal hands. The castle was conquered and destroyed many times, and its defensive importance completely fell in 1790, when it was abandoned. Since then, it has gradually fallen into disrepair.
There is also a Polish accent associated with the castle. For some time, the stronghold was ruled by the knight Piotr Komorowski, who also managed the entire Orawa. However, it did not protect the stronghold from destruction.
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