The castle complex is one of the oldest monuments in town.
A Romanesque parish church originally stood here, and after the Ottoman invasion it was rebuilt as a fortress. Inside the Old Castle you’ll find a dungeon and torture chamber, a pipe-maker’s workshop, the original sculptures from the Calvary and other exhibitions presenting the town’s history, great and small. The Baroque bell tower offers wonderful views over the town. The castle is the second most visited attraction in Banská Štiavnica. It was also a filming location for the BBC One and Netflix series Dracula.
