Markušovce Castle

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Markušovce castle (Slovak: Markušovský hrad) is the ruin of a hilltop castle in the municipality of Markušovce in the Košice Region of Slovakia. Over the centuries, the castle evolved from a noble residence and fortress into a Renaissance-style stronghold, featuring a large residential tower, fortified courtyard, and bastions with loopholes. In the 15th and early 16th centuries, it was expanded with additional buildings, walls, and defensive features, including circular corner bastions. Nowadays, the castle is partially preserved and undergoing reconstruction.

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