The monastery, whose ruins are located in Bzovík, dates back to the 12th century. It originally featured a Romanesque church. In the 16th century, part of the complex was reconstructed into a castle. Before World War II, the castle was still in good condition. During the war, it was completely destroyed.The monastery, whose ruins are located in Bzovík, dates back to the 12th century. It originally featured a Romanesque church. In the 16th century, part of the complex was reconstructed into a castle. Before World War II, the castle was still in good condition. During the war, it was completely destroyed.