Bačkov, tourist attractions

The ruins of Bačkov Castle are located near the present-day village of Bačkov under the ruins of the manor house. The village is located 8 km behind the Dargovsky Pass, 5 km from Sečovce. The now defunct castle was built directly in the village at the beginning of the 14th century. After losing the battle, the original landowners of Bačkov lost their property by confiscation and the new owners built a new castle in the village of Bačkov. The first known owner and probably also the founder of Bačkov was Miko resp. Mick (o). In the 18th century, Baček was owned by the Fischer family, the Semer...

Čičva Castla Ruins stand on a hill in Ondavská Highlands above the village Sedliská. The castle was built in the 14th century and became a guard fortress at the "Polish Gate". It was the centre of the vast estate, which included more than 60 villages. In 1527, during the reign of Drughet family it was a meeting place and headquarters of the archive of Zemplínska stool. In the same year John Zápoľský conquered the castle and set it in fire. During the fire also the archive of...

Slovak opal mines can be found in eastern Slovakia on the territory of Slanské vrchy. They are situated 20 km southeast of Prešov, between the villages of Červenica and Zlatá Baňa. Opal mines have been known around the world since the 16th century. The largest opal called Harlequin was found in 1775 in a stream in the village of Červenica. Its weight is almost 600 grams. It is currently housed in the Natural History Museum in Vienna. The golden age of opal mines near the village of Červenica...

Brekov Castle was a medieval castle whose ruins can be easily seen from afar when travelling between Strážske and Humenné. It was built in the Middle Ages as a guard castle, along with other nearby castles - Jasenov, Vinné, Čičava. They were built in the 13th century and belonged to the system of castles in Hungary - Poland route. In the first half of the 15th century its walls were strengthened and shortly afterwards the castle played a significant role in internal political fights, especially...

The largest go-kart circuit in Eastern Slovakia and the second largest partially covered hall in the whole Slovak Republic are located in Košice on Napájadlá street. You can look forward to karts with 9 horsepower! There are also children's go-karts, specially made for the little ones. There is also a children's play area with lots of toys for children. Go-karts run on smooth broom concrete so they have better grip. You will certainly have a lot of fun with them. Cameras can be mounted...

In the area of the Aqua Playa Swimming Pool in Veľaty, there is a 25-meter swimming pool for adults (salt water), a 10-meter swimming pool with heated salt water for children, and a children's pool with a water attraction for the little ones. Sports and children's playgrounds are available in the area. At the swimming pool you will also find a buffet with fast food. Opening hours of the swimming pool during the summer season: daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Entry possible only with a...

Hippocenter in Vinné near Zemplínska Šírava near the recreation center Hôrka, in eastern Slovakia offers horseback riding for beginners but also for demanding clients. If you want to ride alone, there are 2 riding stables. If you want to try horseback riding for the first time, you will be offered lessons of riding with an instructor or riding a guided horse.  Perhaps there is a multi-day horseback riding, or you can opt for a 1 to 5-hour hike that leads by the water reservoir, to the...

Of all the churches in Košice, this was perhaps the most fateful. At the time of the Reformation, the majority of the people of Košice converted to the Lutheran religion. The Lutherans were quite conflicting religiously, especially against the Calvinists. They confiscated their churches, they did not want to leave any for them. For the purpose of building a church, rectory and school, a plot of land was designated for them in Mészáros Street. After their church was built (1652-55), it was occupied...