Mgr. Martin Čičo, Mgr. Michal Šimkovic
The Hungarian Crown was kept at Zvolen Castle between 1619 and 1621. Today, it returns in the form of a successful replica. We will explore the history of its creation, its decoration and symbolism, as well as its significance and role in coronation ceremonies. We will also learn about the circumstances surrounding its safekeeping in Zvolen and explore the spaces of the former castle treasury through a digital 3D reconstruction.
Mgr. Martin Čičo studied art history at the Faculty of Arts of Comenius University in Bratislava (1992). He has worked at the Slovak National Gallery since 2007 and, as curator of the collection of old drawings and prints, focuses primarily on these media. He has collaborated on numerous exhibition and publishing projects and has prepared several independent exhibition projects.
Mgr. Michal Šimkovic studied art history and archaeology at the Faculty of Arts of Comenius University in Bratislava. From 1998 to 2003, he worked at the offices of the Monuments Board of the Slovak Republic in Lučenec and Banská Štiavnica. Since 2003, he has worked as an independent researcher specialising in heritage research. His work focuses primarily on research into castles and manor houses, as well as the preservation and restoration of ruined architecture.
Admission: €6
