Vysoké Tatry (High Tatra) - Slovakia
Extent: 74111 ha
In north part of Slovakia, along borders with Poland, in districts of Kežmarok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Poprad and Tvrdošín, there is situated mountain range of special character – High Tatra. It belongs, together with Belianske Tatra, to complex of East Tatra Mountains.
Highest peak: Gerlachovka (2655 m).
Surface: it is formed with dense forests, pine woods. In higher sites, there are to be found dwarfish pine woods, plough-tails and lichens. Alp-meadows are located in places where the trees are missing.
Climate: mostly cold, 0 Celsius degrees. The snow remains on surface nearly all year round, on some places does not thaw at all.
Mountain nucleus is formed with granites and crystalic slates, on surface with limestones and sandstones, with appearance of quartz.
Mountain relief is very rough, including steep shields and combs.
We find here caves with karst appearances, waterfalls, lakes (plesa), healing springs, rare plants and many animals, in form of great mammalia.
High Tatra Mountains were declared as Tatra National Park in 1948. Later, in 1993, declared as biospherical reservation within scope of international UNESCO programme.
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SK, Spisska Sobota - A Well-Preserved History
Poprad Cityhides well-preserved historical center in Spisska Sobota, its northwestern part. There are many Gothic, renaissance, and baroque town houses as well as evangelical church, renaissance bell tower, chapel or a catholic church that dominates the area. Thanks to this marvelous architecture the historical center itself was declared city historical landmark reservation. This district is rich not only with its exterior. Just the opposite! There are priceless works of art in the church on the square' s beginning. Their author is famous Master Pavel of Levoca. Visitors can learn about the history also in local museum or enjoy atmosphere of the city in traditional medieval restaurants located on the square.
Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút
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