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lovakia, a city that is bordered around Czech Republic is known to be a small area but here lie the best of attractions. From national treasures to historical monuments, scenic beauty and a unique atmosphere, Slovakia has much more to offer. The most popular are Bratislava and its surroundings, the majestic Tatra Mountains, Spiš with one of the largest castles in the world, Orava and Liptov with traditional folklore, and Slovak Paradise – a truly unforgettable natural paradise. Regardless of all the natural and scenic beauty that lies in Slovakia, it is one of the alluring tourist destination. Here are the 10 places that will make you fall in love with Slovakia:
Bratislava:-
Known to be one of the youngest Capitals in the world, Bratislava is situated in the south-west of Slovakia. Bratislava is also the hub of historic monuments such as The Castle of Bratislava. The most attractive part of Bratislava is the Old Town where one can find the most of the sightseeing and cultural institutions.
Levoča:-
Although the town dates back to at least the 13th century, a couple of major fires in the 16th century effectively rid the town of the Gothic architecture that had once been dominant. The town was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Because of a number of notable constructions and how well preserved they are, Levoča has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Small though it may be, this eastern Slovak town is well worth a visit.
Nitra:-
The city is situated in western Slovakia at the foot of the Zobor Mountain of the valley of the river Nitra. It is one of the oldest towns in Slovakia and it was known to be the first independent Slavic state in the area. The city has a wealth of historic structures and natural beauty in its surroundi The most well-known point of interest is the Nitra Castle.
Košice:-
Košice is said to be the biggest city in eastern Slovakia. It is situated at the river Hornád. The alluring sightseeing places and monuments include St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral, The State Theatre, Palaces of Košice. Košice has a small and compact city center, and is mostly navigable by foot. If you are staying outside the center, the tram system is cheap and efficient. With good bus and tram connections around the whole city, the transport is easy to handle. You can get practically anywhere and fast on public transport and all the main sights of the city are within walking distance unless you stay in the outskirts.
Poprad:-
While Poprad as a town has much to offer any visitor, it is primarily known as one of the main gateways to Slovakia’s famous High Tatra mountains. Streams of people come through Poprad in summer and winter to take advantage of the city’s proximity to the mountains, which are worth visiting at any time of the year for skiing or hiking. However, the town itself has a charming historical center full of colorful buildings that date mostly to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Bardejov:-
A town that is known to be exceptionally small and well-preserved medieval town, Bardejov is located in northern Slovakia. Bardejov is also known to be a UNESCO site. The historic monuments of Bardejov includes Town Monument Reserve. The Franciscan monastery with the church is another of the town jewels. The monastery stands near the town walls, the best preserved medieval fortification system in Slovakia. Besides the stone town walls 3 gates and 10 bastions have been preserved
Trnava:-
A city that is situated in the western Slovakia, Trnava was founded in the late 9th century. Only a few towns of central Europe can boast such a large section of town walls. For their high level of preservation, Trnava town walls are unique from the construction point of view and rank among the most significant monuments of the kind in Europe.
Kežmarok:-
A historical town situated in Spiš region of eastern Slovakia, Kežmarok is filled with impressively dramatic views for sightseeing. The pride of Kežmarok is the Protestant wooden articled church. This Protestant church was built in 1717 next to an older sacral stone building from 1593, which today is a sacristy.
Banská Bystrica:-
Located in central Slovakia in an area crisscrossed by mountain ranges, you’ll find Banská Bystrica, which originally gained fame as a copper mining town in the late Middle Ages. As this was a period of great wealth for the city, the majority of the buildings you’ll see in the historical centre will reflect the architectural character of that time. In more recent history, it was also the site of the Slovak National Uprising.
Banská Štiavnica:-
Banská Štiavnica is notable both for its geology and its architecture. Only about 10,000 people call this town home, but they are fortunate enough to be living in an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval town that is another one of Slovakia’s UNESCO sites. As this was once an important mining town, one thing you can do in the city is visit the open-air mining museum.
Last Updated: 29 September 2022
