Ondavská Highlands (Ondavská vrchovina), tourist attractions
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Domaša - water reservoir
Domaša is a dam situated in the mountains surrounding The Low Beskids, in the north of the town Vranov nad Topľou, in Eastern Slovakia. The lake, surrounded by rolling hills, offers wide possibilities of recreation and water sports. The right bank of the lake is covered by forests, and on the opposite side woods alternate with meadows. The area is highly suitable for mushroom-pickers, hunters and lovers of long hikes in the country. There are five holiday destinations: Dobrá, Poľany, Holčíkovce, Nová Kelča and Valkov. Its western bank is accessible from Prešov through Hanušovce nad Topľou...
Zoo Park Stropkov
Zoo Park is located in the centre of the town Stropkov in eastern Slovakia. It is an interesting, attractive and above all cultural - educational establishment of Stropkov. It was created in 1984 when a station for young naturalists was built from the initiative of children and parents. It was later renamed as Zoo. Zoo Park features lots of animals in 40 aviaries. Its location in the middle of the city offers residents and visitors throughout the year opportunity for distraction, recovery, relaxing after a daily work and leisure time for children and adults in the nature. Visitors can delight...
CHURCH OF ST EGIDIUS - BARDEJOV
The most important monument on the principal square in Bardejov inscribed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is the parish church of St Egidius standing in its northern part. Its construction started at the beginning of the 15th century probably at the site of the Cistercian monastery. It was conceived as a majestic Gothic basilica with three naves. The main nave and the church as a whole were finished in the years 1513-1518. The generally simple architecture of the church contains many valuable details and artistic works. In the set of 11 Late Gothic wing altars...
Summer swimming bath Bardejovské kúpele
In addition to spa stays, Spa Bardejov also offers you a summer swimming pool with heated water (27 ºC). The swimming pool with a smaller area is located at the end of the spa by the forest. In the area of the swimming pool there is a swimming pool with dimensions 33 x 15 m (with a depth of 1.30 m) and a children's pool (4 x 4 m, depth 80 cm). At the summer swimming pool you will find a buffet with seating, storage lockers and a summer gazebo. Every Friday you can use the morning swimming 8.00 - 10.00 h. Animation activities are prepared for children during selected weekends. A central...
Old City Hall in Bardejov
National Cultural Monument, this building is unique in Slovakia, it combined elements of the Early-Renaissance typical for areas north of Alps with the fading out of Late-Gothic artistic and architectural details. The high stepped gables and pitched roofs, as well as the staircase oriels are unique and characterize the two-storeyed block-like building of the former Town Hall located in the middle of the square. It was the headquarters of the town council, and also the centre of economic, social and cultural life of the local burghers. The construction...
Bardejov - Open-air Museum of Folk Architecture
Bardejov open-air museum - village museum Bártfafürdő Village Museum, open-air museum is one of the oldest establishments in its category in Slovakia . The open-air museum opened its doors to the public in 1965, with 24 buildings showing the former everyday lives of the Slovak and Ruthenian people in the Sáros region. The buildings date from the 19th to the 20th centuries and are made of wood in a typical Carpathian architectural style. We distinguish four types of buildings: a / dwellings made of wood: farmhouses from 1887 farmhouses from 1896 medium farmhouse from 1896 farmhouse...
Renaissance castle in Humenne
The manor house, the dominant feature of the town of Humenné, was built on the site of a medieval water castle, a simple tower-shaped building surrounded by a moat. It is one of the most important cultural and historical monuments in the area. The manor house was built by the Drugeth family between 1619 and 1641 on the site of a burnt-out manor house. The manor has a square floor plan with a central courtyard. Its safety was to be guaranteed by square towers in the corners. The tower with the entrance gate and drawbridge over the moat opens in the middle of the façade. The manor house in...