Castle

After the plundering invasion of the Tatars at of the end of the first half of the 13th century (1241), only the stone architecture fortresses (made of solid non-combustible material impregnable for the aggressors) withstood the invaders. After the retreat of the Tatars, Béla IV of Hungary ordered to implement this important information during the construction of castles built in the middle of the 13th century. The Ľupča castle, known since 1250 as Liptza, was one of them. In 1255 the castle was mentioned in conjunction with the letters patent for the town of Banská Bystrica, chartered by Béla IV (nova villa Bystriciensis prope Lipche, 1255). It is therefore assumed that the stone castle - tower, was built in the first half of the 13th century, probably on the site of the original fort.
n spite of the reconstruction in progress, Ľupča Castle is still open to the public. However, considering the work in progress and safety of visitors, some parts of the Castle may be temporarily closed.