Region of Banská Bystrica - Slovakia

Published: 22.10.2017

This time we go to Rimavska Sobota. There we visit the fifth oldest museum in Slovakia – The Gemersko-Malohont Museum. We take a look at its permanent exhibitions which take you to amazing history.

Published: 27.6.2017

Join us for a tour to the Stiavnice region. Banska Stiavnica is sort of its cultural, historic and social center.

Published: 11.12.2016

There is the town of Svätý Anton in a picturesque area of the Stiavnicke Hills (only several kilometers away from Banska Stiavnica which belongs under UNESCO protection). Since time immemorial it has been linked to hunting the game. Today, we visit this town and learn something about its history and interesting places.

Published: 5.10.2016

After our introduction to Kremnica last week we set off now to the surroundings of the city. There are several options where to. You can either climb up to Kremnicky stit, go to the towns of Ihrac or Ziar, or visit Kremnice mines nearby. Our destinations were Tri krize, Skalka, Krahule village and we paid visit to recently bulit observation tower.

Published: 28.9.2016

Join us for a tour in central Slovakia. We visit the district of Ziar nad Hronom, precisely the Royal mining town of Kremnica. Once, gold and silver was mined there and there is still a mint in operation. It is one of the oldest constantly operating undertakings in the world.

Published: 18.5.2016

We can describe Banska Bystrica easily – mining history and the Slovakian National Uprising. Since time immemorial has been the history of Banska Bystrica tied to mining – mostly silver and copper.

Published: 31.3.2016

Banska Bystrica is often looked at as the heart of the country below the Tatras. There one of the most important memorials in Slovakia is located. It reminds the nation of the second world war and Slovak resistance to fascism.

Published: 4.2.2016

Slovakian mountains are beautiful and popular among tourists. Their diversity is truly remarkable considering the size of Slovakian territory. Some mountains are covered with forests, others just with grass or bare rocks. Mostly they truly dominate their landscapes.

Published: 30.4.2015

In the heart of Slovakia is located a historical town which is also a UNESCO town. We go there today. It is unique Banska Stiavnica famous for history of mining and many important sights.

Published: 12.6.2014

In beautiful district of Krupina there are many interesting places worth visiting. This time we set as our goal the town of Bzovik. This small town is known as a former Cistercian abbey. However, our journey will not end there.