The Pálffys – an aristocratic dynasty from the period of the Hungarian Kingdom – selected their seats with care.
The circumstances connected to the origin of the castle are not completely known. Some historians prefer the theory that the Pajstun castle is in fact the Stupava castle, conquered by the troops of the king Ottokar II of Bohemia in the year 1271.
The castle of Holíč is without a doubt a landmark of the town Holíč. It is located near the town centre.
Schaubmar´s Mill is part of the Slovak National Gallery.