motte Small castle

Welcome to the Dvorníky in the Trnava region. Right now you are facing an interesting historical monument, which is the so-called motto, also known as the castle. Put your headphones on more comfortable and let yourself be drawn into the story of a place that breathes through ancient times. When you look in front of you, you see the landmark remains of a medieval fortified mansion. Although majestic palaces or high stone walls have not been preserved until today, this place has an unmistakable atmosphere and a deep historical significance worth exploring. Let's move on to how this place came about and what its historical context is. The type of construction you are facing is referred to in professional circles by the French term motto. This is a specific type of medieval castle, consisting of an elevated artificial landslide, often surrounded by a ditch and a mound, with a tower at the top of the hill. This defensive and residential structure formed the core of the entire fortification. Although the exact chronology of the creation of this castle remains unknown at present and we do not have precise written sources about exactly when it was built, who exactly stood behind its birth and what particular historical personalities inhabited it, the very existence of this type of monument tells us much about the way of settlement and defense of our ancestors. Nyní venerate the attention of the architect itself and the detail you have right in front of you. Since it is a monument whose exact form has been lost in the dust of the century, real architecture and materials are not documented in written sources as richly as in later castles or palaces. All the more so you should engage your imagination and perceive the surrounding terrain. Watch the shape of the elevation, the slopes, and imagine how the defensemen once passed by. The motto castle was designed primarily with emphasis on strategic defense capability and fast shelter. The elevated position gave the inhabitants a view of the surroundings and also made it difficult to access possible attackers. Note the shape of the terrain left behind by the old builders, even though the precise architects of this work fell into oblivion in the flood of time. Since historical sources have not preserved the specific names of rulers, nobles or other prominent personalities associated with this particular place in Dvorníky, the story of the country itself is all the stronger. Imagine the ordinary life of people at a time when the country was just forming. Medieval castles like this were centers of power, management of the territory and supervision of trade routes or bods. Although we do not know the specific dramas, intrigues, or battles that could have taken place here, each metre of this hill witnessed human labor, sweat at the height of the earth, and fear of the danger that lurking around in the restless times. The fact that chronology and the creators of this place are shrouded in mystery adds a special spell to this castle. He's a silent witness to the past who doesn't reveal all his secrets to first sight. It is this unknown past that makes this place a space for your imagination. Try to stop for a while, close your eyes, and imagine the bustle that prevailed here many centuries ago, when the wooden tower at the top served as a refuge for the locals. Finally, I would like to invite you to another review of the surroundings of the Court. Walk around, see the country in which this historical jewel is located, and let the peaceful atmosphere of the Trnava region be a part of you. Thank you for listening to this audio guide, I wish you a wonderful experience of discovering history and goodbye to other interesting monuments.