Spissky Hrad (Eastern Slovakia)

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Spissky Hrad (pronounced "Speesh-skee"), according to historians, dates in various forms back to the Neolithic Period. Located between Poprad and Presov, it offers a 360 degree panorama of the surrounding valleys and distant mountains. These photos were taken on a dismal day in September, 2007, while returning from visits to Michalovce, Kosice, and the Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce (near the Poland border).

Links:
Spissky Hrad Official Site
UNESCO historical evaluation

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