The distinct dominant of the town Fiľakovo on the Slovak-Hungarian frontier are the ruins of its Castle, which survived the Tartar raids in the 13th century.
The Castle is first referred to in the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the first half of the 15th century, widened and fortified in the 16th century. Although the fortification of the Castle was to defend it against the Turks, they conquered it in 1554.
It remained in the hands of the Turks for almost 40 years. It became the centre of the so-called Fiľakovo sanjak, (a Turkish administrative district) encompassing the whole of what is today the region of Poiplie. The Castle was re-conquered from the Turks only in 1593. The year 1682 was also fatal for the Castle, as the rebellious troops of Imrich Thököly conquered it and it has gone derelict since then.
The pentagonal Bebekova bašta bastion stands next to the entrance to the Castle. It has a roof and its gross shape has been preserved until the present day. In one of its external walls there is a half-sunk bulky canon ball, reminiscent of the 1682 siege. An exhibition of Castle and town history has been installed in the bastion. Remains of the Palace, a watchtower and a massive half-circle cannon bastion (the "clock" bastion) can still be seen in the upper castle. The Castle provides a wonderful view of the whole town and its environs.
Tourists can use an instructive path that runs around the castle hill with explanations of the history of the Castle and geology of the castle hill. The hill is in fact the remnant of a marginal tufa mound of a volcanic crater.
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Asi 9 metrov vysoký kamenný vodopád situovaný pod hradom Šomoška patrí jednoznačne k najpôsobivejším prírodným výtvorom na Slovensku. Vznikol pred asi štyrmi miliónmi rokov stuhnutím lávy.
Not far from the town of Lučenec lies the Ľuboreč reservoir. This locality, which is little known in Slovakia, is a popular place to relax, especially for fishermen, but you can also bathe in it at your own risk.
Thanks to very pleasant climate and favourable geographic position in south of Slovakia between the towns Lučenec and Zvolen, water reservoir Ružiná (called after the near village) – attracts the national and foreign tourist.
Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a children's playground, PENZIÓN BEBEK offers pet-friendly accommodation in Fiľakovo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as horse riding, fishing and hiking. Mátraszentimre is 40 km from PENZIÓN BEBEK, while Lučenec is 14 km from the property.
Situated at the outskirt of the Pleš village, set 14 km from the Lučenec, Floriánov Dvor features a barbecue, a kids corner and children's playground. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and a restaurant with a covered terrace. Free private parking is available on site.
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Situated in Lučenec, 49 km from Zvolen, Miraj Resort features accommodation with a spa centre and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Hotel & Restaurant P7 is located in the center of Lučenec. Nearby you can visit the cinema, gym, massages, swimming pool, winter stadium. A trip to the nearby surroundings of Šomoška, Ružina (natural water reservoir), Kokava nad Rimavicou (winter skiing).
Situated in Lučenec, 50 km from Zvolen and 150 km from Budapest, Hotel Clavis features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Located in the center of Lučenec, Hotel Slovan features an on-site restaurant with a terrace and a stylish lobby bar and night club. Spa facilities are also available, as well as a fitness area and a billiards room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
In the administrative territory of the village Šiatorská Bukovinka, in immediate vicinity of the Slovak-Hungarian frontier can one observe traces of the past volcanic activity in form of a huge basalt rock with one of the most picturesque Slovak castle on top of it. It is the Šomoška Castle, unique among the Slovak castles as it is built of unconventional hexagonal basalt pillars.
Novohrad Museum in Lučenec was established in 1955 as the District Homeland Studies Museum in Halič. In the years 1967 – 1985 it was relocated to Fiľakovo under the name of the Novohrad Museum. Since 1985 it has been located in the monument building of county courthouse in the historical centre of the town of Lučenec.
The Turkish bridge over the river Ipeľ in Poltár, in the south of central Slovakia, is the third oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Slovakia.
The museum, which was set up in 1882, focuses primarily on the Gemer-Malohont historical region. Since 1996, it has also been documenting the culture of the Roma in, but not only, the Gemer-Malohont region.
V zrekonštruovaných priestoroch Zichyho kaštiela v Divíne sa nachádza Múzeum histórie obce Divín. V jeho expozíciách získate zhliadnete prehľad histórie, prírody a iných zaujímavostí obce Divín.
he village Divín is situated next to the water reservoir Ružiná in south of central Slovakia. Ruins of the medieval Divín Castle can be seen above the village.
