Staré Hory Hills - Slovakia

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This mountain countryside complex of Staré Hory Hills is situated in Central Slovakia, in Žilina and Banská Bystrica Regions, in Ružomberok and Banská Bystrica districts.

This complex belongs to Fatra-Tatra Area, which forms a part of Internal West Carpathian Mountains.

Extent:

179 square kilometres

The highest hill:

Kozí chrbát - 1330 metres above sea level

Go with us to the winter beauties of the Starohorské Hills. Our starting point will be the picturesque mining village of Špania Dolina, which has been declared a conservation area of folk architecture since 1979. We will take a walk along the marked hiking trails and enjoy the views of the majestic mountains.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

Today we will set off through photographs to a city famous for its mining past, but also for the Slovak National Uprising. Surely you already know that we will visit Banská Bystrica. In addition to the history associated with mining, especially silver and copper, it offers a unique SNP memorial, an attractive center declared a city monument reserve and the only Slovak map museum located in the suburbs (in the village Kynceľová) of this Central Slovak capital.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Matouš Vinš, Mgr. Anna Nociarová, archiv vydavatelství CBS, Oskár Mažgút