omo castrum the crossroads eras

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ÃÂ omoÃÂ¡ka castrum at the crossroads of eras

In the administrative territory of the village ÃÂ iatorskÃÂ¡ Bukovinka, in immediate vicinity of the Slovak-Hungarian frontier can one observe traces of the past volcanic activity in form of a huge basalt rock with one of the most picturesque Slovak castle on top of it. It is the ÃÂ omoÃÂ¡ka Castle, unique among the Slovak castles as it is built of unconventional hexagonal basalt pillars. It was probably built in the later half of the 13th century after the Tartar invasion. After suppression of the RÃÂ¡koczis rebellion, the Emperor had pulled down several castles, but ÃÂ omoÃÂ¡ka was spared. However, it gradually decayed and the last tower burnt in 1826 when a lighting struck it. In 1972 extensive conservation and partial reconstruction saved the castle before its total destruction.