Kostoľany pod Tribečom

The village, which is located at the foot of Tribeč mountain range is famous for its pre-Romanesque church of St. George of 10 century. The church is the oldest integrally preserved architectural monument in Slovakia. It keeps murals of 11 century. Above the village are located the ruins of the castle Gýmeš, where Forgach family line resided. The castle was built in the 13th century.