20 ReviewsDevin castle is a wonderful day (or half-day) trip from bratislava.. it's just over 120 kilometres far, which means about 20 minutes by car/bus or 90 minutes by boat (but only 30 minutes back). The...
11 ReviewsThe Slavin War Memorial is surrounded by many gravestones of fallen Soviet soldiers, who died during the liberation battle against the Nazis in WWII.
Some of the gravestones are adorned with black...
15 ReviewsOf course this is not 'off the beaten path' as such, especially if you have to use it.
But I suspect most people will walk bu the building without noticing its rather lovely architecture (albeit now...
4 Reviewsgo to the SAD bus station, find a bus to Trnava, and pay the driver the 50 or 60 crowns to get there. Takes about an hour to get there, Once you get off the bus. Look to the North West and there will...
1 ReviewA modern art museum built on a dam in the Danube. Sounds odd? It is. However, it is great fun and a easy way to get out of Bratislava for some time.
Use public transport: take bus no. 91 (Bratislava...
1 ReviewTo cross the river and take a walk in Sad Janka Krala is a nice off the beaten paths :) activity. It used to be here the small funfair where I rode a centrifuge first time. This bank of the river...
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Paying Respect Slovak Style!
by lmkluque
Cemeteries play a big part in genealogical research. Also, they are pretty well visited by the survivors of loved ones even long after the funeral. Especially in parts of the world where political activities create traumatic change, the cemetery seems to be left unchanged. If you are searching your family history, or have relatives who have died in Slovakia, consider a visit to the cemetery to gain more knowledge. What was "different" in these cemeteries from my experience was the fact that each family had the responsibility of the grave site of their loved ones.At the village cemetery where my Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother had been buried, my relatives guided me through a ritual of cleaning up around the plot of land putting out fresh flowers and lighting candles at each grave. I don't know that all Slovaks do this but it was apparent that this ritual had been done not...
Blink and you will miss Vlachovo
by lmkluque
Vlachovo is not a big city and most visitors to Slovakia will miss visiting Vlachovo.The vacation traveler may not consider stopping in a place like Vlachovo, no matter how I present it. They do have a sort of "hostel" for visiting friends/family of the residents, but I didn't see any restaurant or shops, except a little convenience store. Though I didn't see it for myself, they do have cultural festivities that might be interesting to attend as a day trip from Kosice. Something else that would make a day trip to Vlachovo an interesting option is the Ice Cellar. There are many people who have an interest in their genealogy and will want to travel to the recently opened Eastern European countries. In the past hundred years, or so, there have been many political boundry changes and many towns have changed their name making a search confusing and misleading. It is with those people in mind...
UNESCO
by galanthus
Historic Centre of Banská ŠtiavnicaLevoča, Spiš Castle and the associated cultural monumentsVlkolínecCaves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak KarstWooden Churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain Area
The castle of Zólyom
by csordila
The Roman Catholic Church provides the name of one of his Saints to the Baptized who should be his/her ideal and his/her patron in the matters with God. This is the main forename, in Hungary called "Christian name", given to a child at the baptism or "christening".I got my christian name from Saint Ladislaus, in Hungarian (Szent) Laszlo, who was the 5th christian King of Hungary in the 11st Century.Zólyom - in Slovak Zvolen - on 29 July 1095 King (Saint) Laszlo died here in the castle.
Domica jaskyna (Domica cave)
by zaffaran
Although Slovakia is very rich in caves-this one is unique because it's a part of a large cave which is located in Hungary and known as Baradla barlang in Aggtelek National Park . Apart from all attractions typical for caves , you can also have a ride by boat along the river. What is more, it's on the list of World's Heritage.How to get there? When you drive from Roznava to Tornala along the road No 50 , in Plesivec you must turn left into the road 587. The cave will be on your left.
Cachtice Castle - Fantastic Ruins - Dragonheart
by scm73
Discovered the location of the ruins of this castle when driving back from Trencin, Slovakia and was looking at some other ruins. On the map was the location of this site and thought why not. Follow the signs to Cachtice and then you will see signs to "hrad". You will drive up a long winding road and you hope that no other cars come down. At the end the paved road goes to dirt and this is where you have to park. You still can't see anything so you have to get out and walk and follow the well trodden path. After 10 minutes walking you come to the spectacular ruins and you can walk all over the place exploring.It wasn't until I got home and looked the place up the net, that I discovered Dragonheart was filmed there (not that I think that was a good movie!!!!). It also has some very colourful history. Countess Elizabeth Báthory said to be the worst female serial killer of history lived...
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Kysuce Open Air Museum / Nova Bystrica
by MichaelFalk1969
Slovakians seem to love Open Air museums .. I found there are quite a few with original and reconstructed houses from the 19th and 18th century, which show how people lived and worked in Slowakia a hundred years ago. Kysuce museum is in a beautiful setting - though it is a bit difficult to reach and not exactly well-signposted. If you go from Bratislava o the High Tatra, take the Zilina turnoff to Cadca and then the Stara/Nova Bystrica turnoff. In Nova Bystrica look for the "Skansen" signs - they mean the museum. Worthwile detour.
Banska Stiavnica IV (The 18th century Calvary)
by zaffaran
The next building overlooking the town is a baroque Calvary on one of the hills surrounding the town. The chapels are being renovated; a very special is the monumental building on the top of the hill which looks like a large church. In fact there are only two towers and a small chapel between them.
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Banska Stiavnica II (Botanical Garden)
by zaffaran
A nice place for a walk after eating at Matej(walk up the same street) , it's in the area of Academy of Mining and Forestry. The garden was started in 1911 and has some specimens of rare in this part of Europe trees
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Banska Stiavnica I
by zaffaran
Not very big city located in the heart of Stiavnicke Vrchy. Beautiful old centre but unfortunately only partly renovated so far.Banska Stiavnica is very old-it was mentioned in 11th century for the first time , and for ages it was famous for its mines of gold and silver- in the upper part of the city there's a Museum of Mining. Now seems to be a bit sleepy, but very nice. To reach Banska Stiavnica one should turn right half way driving from Ziar nad Hronom to Zvolen. (road signs to Banska Stiavnica or Levice)
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