The complex of Orava Castle consists of various buildings adapted to the shape of the castle hill. Since 1556, the castle was administered by Thurzo family who initiated the greatest rebuilding actions in its history. The castle then acquired its final form in 1611. After the death of the last descendant of Thurzo family, the castle had several owners who did not invest in its further maintenance. In 1800, Orava Castle was destroyed by fire – the greatest tragedy of its architectural development, and it eventually became completely useless for its owners. It was only after the end of the Second World War when the castle underwent general restoration and was saved from an inevitable destruction. The castle area consists of a remarkable complex of the Lower, Middle and Upper Castle with palaces, fortification system and towers. The connection of three castle gates and the tunnel with underground passages is interesting to our visitors.