2 stops in walking order

Archaeological

Holíč Menhir, also known as the Slovak Stonehenge, is an archaeological site of a group of menhirs located in the town of Holíč in Slovakia. The largest of the stones reaches up to 6.8 meters. The menhirs were found on a hill in 1988 during the construction of the SNP settlement, where a prehistoric circular sanctuary (rondel) formed by two ditches was previously located. Such works in Central Europe are dated to approximately 4500–3500 BC. Only 22 stones have been preserved to this day, which are placed in the town centre. The other stones were taken to unknown locations, or have been included in the landscaping of the housing estate. Some are probably still in their original place. The age of all the menhirs is estimated at about 5,500 years.

~20 min at this stop

Castle

Holíč Castle is a Baroque manor house and a historical landmark in Holíč, Slovakia. The manor house was built as a summer residence by the Habsburgs in the 18th century. It replaced an older military fortification dating back to the 12th century. The original stone castle was built on the Moravian-Hungarian border in the 13th century as a border fortress. The location remains a border area in the 21st century. The site is located in Slovakia, approximately 1 km from the border with the Czech Republic and 25 km from the border with Austria.

~20 min at this stop