The distinct dominant of the town Filakovo on the Slovak-Hungarian frontier are the ruins of its Castle, which survived the Tartar raids in the 13th century.
The Castle is first referred to in the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the first half of the 15th century, widened and fortified in the 16th century. It was conquered by Turks in 1554 and occupied for forty years.
It became the centre of the Turkish administrative district encompassing the whole of what is today the region of Poiplie. It was re-conquered only in 1593. The year 1682 was also fatal for the Castle, as the rebellious troops of Imrich Thököly conquered and destroyed it.
The conserved pentagonal Bebekova bašta bastion stands next to the gate at the entrance of the Castle. In one of its walls there is a half-sunk bulky canon ball, reminiscent of the 1682 siege. The bastion contains the exhibition of castle and town history. Remains of the Palace, sentry tower and massive half-circle cannon bastion exist in the upper castle. The castle provides a wonderful view of the whole town and its environs.
Instructive path runs around the castle hill with explanations of the history of the Castle and geology of the castle hill. The hill is in fact the remnant of the marginal tuff rampart of a volcano.
Access: driving to the parking lot by the Municipal Office, then walking about 5 minutes.