Markušovce
Markušovce - the village very rich of historical monuments is located not far
from Spišská Nová Ves. It was founded in the 12th century and
a few centuries later a castle a several manor houses were built here by the
Maryassy family. The castle dates from 1284 and in the 14th century
a gothic palace and fortification were constructed. In 1527 the castle
was conquered and burned down - later attempts for reconstruction have not
contributed much to the state. The most interesting buildings are the manor house
and a "summer house" Dardanely. Nowadays an exposition of pianos is installed
there. In Markušovce there are another two manor houses, both of them from the 18th
century. Interesting is also the Roman St. Michael's church from 1280
with a valuable portal.