Muráň Castle ruins

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Muráň Castle ruins are the remains of a medieval fortress dramatically perched on a limestone cliff in central Slovakia, known for their scenic views and historical significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf castle ruins
cultural heritage site
tourist attraction
access foot only
hiking trail
architecturalStyle medieval castle architecture
builtAs medieval fortress
condition ruin
constructionStart 13th century
country Slovakia
elevation approximately 935 metres above sea level
feature courtyard
defensive walls
gate remains
towers remains
hasNameInLanguage Muránsky hrad (Slovak) NERFINISHED
hasType hilltop castle ruins
hasView Muránska planina National Park NERFINISHED
Muráň Plateau NERFINISHED
surrounding valleys
heritageStatus national cultural monument of Slovakia
knownFor dramatic cliff-top location
hiking destination
historical significance
scenic views
locatedIn Banská Bystrica Region NERFINISHED
Muránska planina National Park NERFINISHED
Muráň Plateau NERFINISHED
central Slovakia
locatedInContinent Europe
locatedNear village of Muráň NERFINISHED
locatedOn limestone cliff
material stone
nearbyFeature Muráň Plateau karst formations
forested mountain slopes
nearbySettlement Muráň NERFINISHED
Tisovec NERFINISHED
openToPublic yes
originalFunction border fortress
noble residence
ownership state property of Slovakia
partOf Muránska planina protected landscape NERFINISHED
region Slovak Ore Mountains area NERFINISHED
tourismActivity hiking
historical tourism
sightseeing

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Gemer contains Muráň Castle ruins
Muránska planina National Park contains Muráň Castle ruins