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Welcome to listening to our audio guide. You are facing an interesting historical monument, which is the Castle in the village Podhorany in the Nitra region. Look ahead of you at this quiet and mysterious place that breathes a long past. Feel the atmosphere of the surrounding nature and the silence that reigns here and let the presence of this historical object act upon you. Although you do not have a magnificent construction with magnificent towers or frescoes in front of you, the very name and location suggest that this place has played its important role in the past. Let us move on to what we know about the origin and historical context of this place. The chronology of this castle remains hidden in the cloak of mystery and the exact date of its origin is unknown. Similarly, its original architects and builders remain unknown, and history has not left us with the names of particular historical personalities directly related to this place. The idea that you are standing on a soil that keeps your secrets from the eyes of the modern world is all the more powerful. Monuments of this kind often arose as settlements of lesser importance, watch points or refuges in the restless times of the Middle Ages. Although written sources are silent, the terrain itself and the nature of the site show that people did not choose this place by accident. Now pay attention to the architecture itself and the details you have right before your eyes. Look closer to what remains of the monument and see its overall character. Since the backgrounds do not specify specific building elephants, details of masonry or specific materials, do not be tempted by the thought of existing towers, dome or decorations. Instead, focus your attention on the terrain itself, the shape of this place and the way the ancient building is integrated into the surroundings of Podhorian. Note the terrain lines and elevates that clearly show that there was a solid structure in the past. Imagine what this place looked like when it was fulfilling its function and let your imagination work. Since historical records do not know the specific names of nobles, knights, or other personalities minted with this Hrádok, the key stories of this place are written by the country itself and the time itself. The personalities that lived, decided, or fought are now only silent shadows in the chronicles of oblivion. However, it is this anonymity that gives the place a special charm. It is not burdened by specific political intrigues of known genders, but it is one of those monuments that tells a universal story about human presence, building and agility. Every stone and bush in the surrounding area could tell the stories of ordinary people who quietly formed the history of this region in the Nitra region. The fascination or mystery of this place lies precisely in how many questions it asks us without answering them. The fact that chronology is unknown makes Hradok a small archaeological puzzle. What is hidden under the surface of the earth? What kind of stories have they covered in the dust waiting for their discoverer? This uncertainty and room for imagination is the greatest attraction for any sensitive visitor. The place has kept its chastity and has not given up all its secrets easily, which makes it a fascinating goal for history lovers who can appreciate not only the large hippos but also the modest remains of the past. Finally, we would like to invite you to a further discussion of the surroundings. Since this is a crunch or an extinct place, we will not invite you to the non-existent interior spaces, but we urge you to go through the surrounding nature and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Podhorian. Watch the land around you with the eyes of a man from the past and wonder why the ancestors chose this very place for their home. Thank you for listening to our audio guide, we hope you enjoyed the tour, wish you a pleasant rest of the day and goodbye to other discoveries of our rich history.