Compared to most other castles, the castle has retained more of its medieval appearance, because despite its relatively long use, there has been no major modernization of its fortifications or major expansion or alteration of buildings.Even in the building it is possible to recognize the courtyard with farm buildings accessible by a gate and surrounded by walls. From the inside there is a palace block with a staircase tower. The complex of buildings has been preserved in places with cornering corners, window openings and remains of Renaissance vaults. During excavations at the castle, they have discovered that the castle lords built up to two entrance gates there in the 13th century. For small castles this is absolutely unique in Slovakia.

The village of Vinné belonged to an important aristocratic family from Michalovce (originally from the Kaplon variety). The branches of the family of lords from Michalovce included in particular: Tibay family, Sztáray family, Eödönffy family (also known as Vinnay family), Bánffy family, Pongrácz family. Brothers Andrej and Jakó, for example, who were the direct ancestor of the medieval knight Albert of Michalovce, also came from it. Although they had their headquarters in Michalovce, it was no longer enough for many families, so they built a castle in Vinný. The castle had to stand before 1312, when it was damaged by the sons of the palatine Omodej during the resistance against King Karol Róbert. Around 1330, the first division of Michalovské Estates began, and in 1335, during further division, the sons Andrej and Jaka divided the western part of the estates into two halves. At that time, the castle already had two prismatic towers, a palace, a gate and a chapel, and in 1449 also a dungeon and a basement tower at the height of four floors.

As Jacob's family grew, they each longed for possessions. However, by dividing the property, the nobles from Michalovce weakened economically. Over time, the property was acquired by a branch settled in Starý. Along with the property, the Sztáray family also acquired the castle, which was damaged in 1466 due to unrest between King Matej and Casimír of Poland. The restoration of the castle was postponed, and it took place at the end of the century after pressure from Štefan Zápoľský, whom King Matej appointed captain for the protection of the NE region of Hungary. The restoration of the building was completed around the beginning of the 16th century, but without the advanced elements of modern architecture.

Later, at the end of the 16th century, there were disputes between the court and the feudal lords, which culminated in the revolt of tycoon Kendy against the monarch, and in 1594, the imperial troops intervened. Thanks to the outdated fortress architecture, the castle was reduced to ashes. Despite this experience, the Sztáray family restored the castle in the old way. This facilitated the conquest of the castle in 1663 by the insurgent Gabriel Bethlen and in 1644 by the soldier of Juraj Rákóczi. In both cases, the castle was occupied by insurgents.

The military significance of the castle then declined and life was transferred to the surrounding settlements and mansions. In the first quarter of the 18th century, when the last anti-Habsburg uprising of Francis II was suppressed. Rákóczi, the castle was demolished, especially its fortifications, based on a resolution of the Assembly on the liquidation of old fortresses. The castle slowly turned into a ruin. Since 2011, Zemplínsko-užská hradná cesta company takes care of the castle.

The rumor says

The last lord of the castle, Štefan, acquired alchemy and acquired huge treasures, which he quickly buried before the demolition of the castle. But then he disappeared without a trace, because he associated with evil and no one has ever found rarity.

The ruin is freely accessible. The castle is undergoing reconstruction.

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