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Stara Lubovna Castle
April 2012

This castle is about 6 km from my grandmother's village (Sambron). It was still occupied when she was a child.
The castle was built as a fortification
A small church was included on the grounds
The castle was controlled by nobles of different nations over the course of its existence.
When ownership of the castle was transferred, the surrounding villages went with it. Such was the life of the peasants.
Peasant village in the shadow of the castle
Original buildings from all over the country were gathered to contruct a "Skanzen" below the castle recreating village life
   
   

The family chapel in the castle
The church on the castle grounds is being renovated.