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The city castle of Kezmarok was built as a defensive castle. It was
first mentioned in 1463 in connection with the Zapolsky family.
Its history is also linked with the Tokely family, which had the originally
Gothic fort rebuilt as a luxurious Rennaisance residence. They also
built the baroque chapel. The castle burned down several times in the
18th century, and was repaired in 18th and 20th centuries. General
restoration work was carried out between 1962 and 1985. The castle has
housed a museum, with historical collections
and exhibits on the city and its surroundings, since 1931.
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