Polish crown jewels were hidden within the castle walls for over 350 years to protect them from Swedish invasions.
The castle served as an administrative center for the 13 Spiš towns pledged to Poland by the Hungarian king in 1412.
Maurice Benyovszky, the self-proclaimed King of Madagascar, spent time imprisoned in the castle in the 18th century.
The open-air museum contains a wooden Greek Catholic church dating back to 1833, relocated from Matysová.
The museum complex covers a total area of approximately 2.5 hectares.
Renovations have restored the Renaissance-style palace and the gothic-style castle chapel to their historical appearance.
Ľubovnianske Museum is housed within the medieval Ľubovňa Castle, which dates back to the late 13th century. The museum manages both the restored fortress and an adjacent open-air folk museum featuring traditional wooden architecture from the Spiš and Šariš regions. The castle is historically significant for having served as a storage site for the Polish crown jewels during the 17th century. Visitors can explore the preserved bastions, the renovated palace, and a collection of historical furnishings and weaponry. The open-air section showcases rural life through original wooden houses, a wooden church, and various farm buildings relocated from surrounding villages. The site is situated on a limestone cliff overlooking the town of Stará Ľubovňa. It remains one of the most visited historical monuments in northeastern Slovakia.
The view of the castle bastions from the lower entrance path or the panoramic view of the valley from the castle ramparts.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes, as the path to the castle is steep and the interior floors are uneven.
Allow enough time to walk through the open-air folk museum located at the base of the castle hill.
Check the event calendar for scheduled falconry demonstrations, which are frequently held in the castle courtyard.
Attempting to see both the castle interiors and the entire folk museum in under two hours; it is too extensive.
Open year-round, though outdoor exhibits in the folk museum may be limited during winter months.
Respect the historical displays and do not touch artifacts; follow designated paths in the open-air museum.
