Stropkov - tourist attractions

Aquaruthenia in Svidník is a modern water park offering fun and relaxation for the whole family all year round. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, water attractions, a wellness center with saunas and massages, and slides for both children and adults. During the summer season, there is a spacious outdoor area with sunbeds, water slides, and sports activities. Aquaruthenia is the perfect place to relax, have fun, and recharge after exploring the Svidník region.

St. Nicholas Church is a wooden Greek Catholic Church of the Eastern rite in the village in Bodružal, in the district Svidník in the Prešov region. Since July 8, 2008 it is registered in the list of world cultural heritage by UNESCO under number 1273-007. It comes from 1658 and is one of the oldest sacral buildings of Eastern rite in Slovakia. The church has three towers. It has a log construction in a shape of three squares setup on one axis from east to west. Its exterior is lined with wooden...

The Church of St. Paraskieva is a Greek Catholic wooden church located in the village of Dobroslava in the Svidník district in the Prešov region. The church dating from 1705 is a three-room building in the shape of a cross with a transverse nave standing on a high stone foundation. Its characteristic appearance includes three unequally high domes topped by towers with mines. The church area is surrounded by a fence. There is a cemetery inside the complex. The church was rebuilt in 1880 and finally...

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, also called the Wooden Church or Church, is a Greek Catholic wooden church in the village of Příkra. It has been a national cultural monument since 1968. It stands on an elevated stone foundation, which balances the slope of the terrain to the west. The entrance to the vestibule is from the west side. A special element is the covering of the roof spaces between the tower and the nave and between the nave and the sanctuary. The temple was reconstructed in...

On the UNESCO-listed Town Square in Bardejov stands the remarkable Gantzaugh House. This Renaissance burgher’s house from the 16th century once belonged to the influential Gantzaugh family and is notable for its decorated façade, stone portals, and well-preserved architectural details. The house is a fine example of the wealth and craftsmanship that shaped the historic town center. A visit to Bardejov would not be complete without admiring this architectural gem, which recalls the glorious past...

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,...

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...

Kapušiansky castle is the ruins of the castle above the village Kapušany, over the road to the town of Bardejov and is situated on a rocky outcrop of Zámčisko hill. The castle was built in the 13th century on a steep hill, on the site of an old Slavic settlement. The castle was supposed to protect the royal road leading from Prešov to the north. Its first owner was the genus Moglód. In 1312, during the fighting between Karol Robert and Csák Máté destroyed the castle. Around 1410 it got...

Ruins of Zborov Castle (Zborovský hrad, also called Makovica) are situated near the village of Zborov in East Slovakia. The oldest written mention of the castle comes from the 13th century but older fortification had existed before.

The Sisi Museum Apartment at Hotel Alžbeta in Bardejov Spa offers a unique return to the era of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria. The interior is furnished in a 19th-century historical style with an emphasis on authenticity and period details, evoking the atmosphere of her spa stay. The apartment also includes a thematic exhibition dedicated to the life of the beloved Empress “Sisi”. This accommodation combines comfort with a unique cultural experience appreciated by lovers of history and romance. Opening...