Kežmarok castle
The original gothic fortress was re-build by the family Thököly to plush residence. The Thököly family built in 1657-1658 a baroque chapel in the castle. They built the building of stable in the same century.
After passing into the ownership of the city, the castle was used for various purposes: the grainery, barracks.. and several times it burned down. In the 2nd half of 19th century appeared the efforts to use the castle for museum purposes, but the museum was opened in 1931 after partial repair of the main tower.
In years 1962-1985 has been carried out a general overhaul of the Castle. At this time the whole castle area serves for the exposure of the local Museum (excluding basements), documenting the evolution of the city from its beginning until the thirties of 20th century.
Source: www.kezmarok.sk
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