Hrad Dúbravica
The ruins of Hrad Dúbravica are situated directly in the center of the village of the same name, not far from the local church. The small foothill village of Dúbravica lies in the Banská Bystrica district, in the Severné Podpoľanie region. The ruins, which in the past were probably a chateau or a smaller castle and upon which the tooth of time has already left its unmistakable signature, will catch visitors' attention at first glance. Many even stop, letting themselves be lured by its stone walls and the atmosphere of times long past.
The preserved castle walls were once a representative chateau built in Dúbravica by the Croatian family of Dúbravickí. The history of the site is shrouded in a veil of mystery. The Late Gothic structure dates back to the 15th century. Its newer extension on the northern side was completed two centuries later. The castle belonged to the Dúbravický family until approximately the 18th century. Since that period, its owners have been unknown. In the immediate vicinity of the castle, a mill and several farm buildings were built in subsequent centuries.
Despite the fact that the castle is in ruins today and, with the exception of the younger part, does not have preserved roof structures, its walls catch the eye of every visitor to the village. The castle occupies a dominant position here on a gentle rocky elevation in the center of the small village. The tourist attraction is thus easily accessible to a wide spectrum of tourists, from families with small children and history lovers to seniors who are deterred from visiting historical monuments by hiking trails. It is located right by the main road in the village, approximately 50 m past the church, near which you can park comfortably.
You can combine a trip to Dúbravica with a visit to the nearby village of Čerín, famous for its mineral spring. This spring wells up right at the entrance to the village. Here, you can draw your favorite medium-mineralized water, sit in a gazebo, and fully enjoy the charm of the surrounding nature. Will you let yourself be invited to a trip to the castle ruins with pleasant refreshment by the mineral spring? If you also visit the district town of Banská Bystrica, be sure not to miss an inspection of the night sky during an excursion to the local Hvezdáreň observatory after walking through the square. Book accommodation near Hrad Dúbravica today. Accommodation in Dúbravica and its surroundings is primarily a wide selection of cottages and chalets, as well as pleasant apartments that are guaranteed to fulfill your holiday expectations.
