District of Prešov: Kapušany Castle
Kapušany Castle sits on Zámčisko Hill in the Slanské vrchy of eastern Slovakia, where wooded volcanic foothills rise above the Torysa valley. The ruins stand above the village of Kapušany, north-east of Prešov, on a site that controlled an important route through Šariš. Built in the 13th century, the fortress was repeatedly enlarged as its owners adapted it to changing military needs. Its surviving walls and tower fragments trace the outline of a hilltop stronghold rather than a palace residence. The castle belongs to the historic Šariš landscape, a region of eastern Slovakia shaped by market towns, former estates and routes linking the lowlands with the Slanské vrchy.
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Few cities in eastern Slovakia have a history as closely tied to trade between the Kingdom of Hungary and Poland as Prešov. Set on the Torysa River below the slopes of the Šarišská vrchovina, this regional centre has long linked the Šariš area with routes running north towards the Carpathians. Its elongated main square is anchored by the Gothic Co-Cathedral of St Nicholas, while the historic Solivar complex recalls the salt production that shaped local commerce. Prešov is also the seat of the Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Prešov, an important institution in Slovakia’s religious life. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Prešov and the Prešov Region.
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Carpathian ranges and river-cut valleys define much of the Prešov Region – forests, pastureland and upland settlements shape forestry, farming and outdoor tourism. In northeastern Slovakia, the region extends from the High Tatras towards the Pieniny on the Polish border, with the Poprad, Hornád, Torysa and Ondava among its important waterways. Its cultural heritage is equally distinctive: Bardejov’s medieval centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Spiš Castle recalls the historical importance of the Spiš area. Several UNESCO-listed wooden churches of the Slovak Carpathians also stand here. Explore related webcams around the Prešov Region for a broader impression of this part of Slovakia.
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Slovakia is best known internationally for the High Tatras, whose granite summits form the country’s most celebrated mountain landscape. Gerlachovský štít, at 2,655 metres, is the highest peak in Slovakia and in the Carpathians. The Danube runs past Bratislava, where Bratislava Castle stands on a hill above the river, linking the capital to Central Europe’s major waterway. Beyond the cities, forests, karst terrain and small historic towns define much of the country. Slovakia’s long folk tradition is also represented by the fujara, a large shepherd’s flute recognised by UNESCO. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the High Tatras and the Danube region.
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