Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad) is a castle in Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region), Slovakia, and a filming location for Dragonheart (1996) and The Last Legion (2007). Dating to the 12th century, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region), Slovakia
Verified facts
- Located in Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10907, SRC-10908, SRC-14273 - Appeared in Dragonheart (movie, 1996)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10907, SRC-10908, SRC-13416, SRC-13703 - Appeared in The Last Legion (movie, 2007)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10908, SRC-10909, SRC-11202, SRC-13416 - Built in 12th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14273, SRC-16508, SRC-10908 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1993)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14273, SRC-16508, SRC-10908
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10907 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/d/Dragonheart.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10908 — https://www.historyhit.com/locations/spis-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10909 — https://www.slovakia.com/castles/spis-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11202 — The Last Legion – Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13416 — GreenFilmTourism (Interreg, Spis Castle) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13703 — The Slovak Spectator — Spiš: Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14273 — Spiš Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16508 — https://slovakia.travel/en/spissky-hrad-castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dragonheart filmed?
Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad), in Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region), is a real-world filming location used for Dragonheart. This property has also appeared on screen in The Last Legion.
Where was The Last Legion filmed?
Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad), in Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region), is a real-world filming location used for The Last Legion. This property has also appeared on screen in Dragonheart.
Where is Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad) located?
Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad) is located in Spišské Podhradie, Spiš (Prešov Region).