(CNN) — A land of magnificent cities and majestic castles, Slovakia is one of European's most spectacular countries, even though many people outside the region might struggle to place it on a map.

VINNÉ, SLOVAKIA—The Slovak Spectator reports that Viniansky Castle’s main gate has been found. The ruined castle, located in eastern Slovakia, sat on a hill overlooking the trade route to Poland.

An owner with five husbands, frequent ruin in war, and fire, this little castle has survived to finally come into its own. Liptovský Hrad (Castle) was once the largest of the three, and was the ...

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