Banská Bystrica - tourist attractions

If you would like to learn to ride a horse or go into the countryside in a horse saddle, visit Anima Equus on the outskirts of Banska Bystrica. Here in the lap of nature with a beautiful view and amazing calm you can relax and recharge your energy. In addition, the resort offers you horse stables and camps for children where they can learn a lot new to work in the horse world. If you are interested in services, please contact Anima Equus at least 3 days in advance.

The town castle was once formed by several ancient buildings in the central Slovakian metropolis Banská Bystrica. Its task was to protect the income proceedings of copper and silver mining for the royal treasury. The town castle was built gradually. The parish church was built as the first structure in the 13th century and fortifications were added to it in the 15th century. Earth ramparts and palisades were later replaced by tall stone walls fortified by bastions and a water dike. In the 16th century, the Turkish threat called for further fortifications. Only a quarter of the original town...