The smallest town in Slovakia - Modrư Kamen stretches around what was originally the Gothic Castle Modrư Kamen. Nowadays it houses a unique Museum of Puppets and Toys.
It was founded in 1137. The first known owner of the castle was Ditrich from the famous family of Knight Donc.
The castle was one of the most important in the Kingdom of Hungary in its best times, as it was part of the anti-Turk defensive line. However, in the years 1575-1593 it was occupied and destroyed by the Turks. The family of Balass had it repaired after the Turks left but it was destroyed again by the Turks and its upper castle is in ruins ever since.
The Balass had a manor house built in the Baroque style in the lower part of the castle area in 1730. Since then the appearance of the Castle did not change.
Now the manor house contains the Museum of Puppets and Toys, the only of its kind in Slovakia. Apart from this particular part, the Museum also displays its collections concerning ethnography and history of the region. The historical exhibition of dentist technology of the Slovak Chamber of Dentist installed here is unique in central Europe. Apart from exhibitions, interesting events and festivals are organized at the Castle.
Access: walking from the village Modrư Kamen (it takes about 20 min), driving is possible as far as the Castle.