Ruins of Oponice castle are situated above the village Oponice north from Nitra city. The manor house is situated in village surrounded with English park. Lately was the manor house reconstructed to wellness hotel called Chateau Appony with high standards.
The ruins of Oponice castle are about one hour of walking from hotel in local forests. The ruins of castle built in 13.th century offers splendid view.
Chateau Appony allows everyone to see one of the most spectacular libraries in middle Europe. It has been rebuilt from ruins into wooden art with thousand of precious books, even from beginning of 16th century.
Library opening hours:
Summer season (June, July, August):
Tuesday – Friday 9:00 – 15:00
Saturday 10:00 – 15:00
Sunday 10.00 – 15:00
Rest of the year:
Tuesday – Friday 9:00 – 15:00
Saturday entries on: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
Sunday entries on: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Entry fee to library:
Adults 6 €
Children (from 7 years), students, retired and disabled 3 €