Tourist attractions in Slovakia

Oponice Castle is a ruin of a castle dating from the 13th century. The castle gradually belonged to Matúš Čák, Mikuláš Gutkeled, Dezider Kaplay and Mikuláš Ewrs. In 1430 the castle was conquered and damaged by Hussite troops, but it was repaired immediately. It gradually fell into the hands of increasingly poor owners, who restored it during the 16th and early 17th centuries as part of the anti-Turkish defense, but with great financial difficulties. Thanks to these adjustments, he resisted the Turkish onslaught. Disputes over the Apponyi's property between the two brothers contributed...

Palcmanská Maša is the largest water reservoir in the Slovak Paradise National Park, created on the upper course of the Hnilec River, in a basin-like extension of the valley below the southern rocky slopes of the Geráv. The construction of the water reservoir was completed in 1956. The area is approximately 85 ha. On its shores there are accommodation, sports and recreational facilities. Fishing facilities are located directly on the lake. On the banks of the Palcmanská Maša reservoir, the village of Dedinky was established in 1933 by merging the villages of Imrichovce and Štefánovce. Find...

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The Slovakia Miniature Park can be found in Liptovský Ján. In this exhibition area you can see 18 models of Slovak cultural monuments and we are constantly working on the gradual expansion of the exhibition. The models are in the scale of 1:25 with a strong emphasis on detail. The first of these miniatures was created in 2005 and it was a model of the Urban Tower in Košice. There are more than 30,000 historical monuments in Slovakia, but Park MINI SLOVAKIA is trying to revive the public's interest in this wealth. The exhibition area is managed by the Civic Association MINI SLOVAKIA...

Miniature Park is located in the village of Podolie, in the district of Nové Mesto nad Váhom, approximately 15 minutes by car from the spa town of Piešťany. This open-air exhibition offers more than 80 models of castles, chateaux, churches, cottages and lookouts, and the birthplaces of important personalities (data from 2023). The goal of the creators of the Park of Miniatures is to save at least 4 to 5 objects of cultural heritage per year, made in the form of their heyday. The territory of present-day Slovakia has always been rich in castles, chateaux, churches, cultural and historical...

Ski centre Park Snow Donovaly lies on southwest part of the Low Tatras and is one of the most visited ski parks in Slovakia. Ski runs offer excellent skiing conditions for all categories of skiers, from beginners up to adrenaline slope lovers. Lovers of downhill skiing and snowboarding can use 10-kilometre long ski runs offering excellent skiing conditions for very demanding skiers as well as complete beginners. Total length of ski runs is 11 kilometres. Interesting crowd-pullers are night skiing, discos on snow, natural ice ring, and flights in tandem, dogsleds, and paragliding. International...

The new golf course in Slovakia, Penati Golf Resort, grew up near the town of Senica in Záhorie region. It is situated amidst pine forests on an area of 217 hectares and with its parameters it is suitable for a wide range of golf enthusiasts. It offers a 36-hole golf course of excellence and other opportunities for relaxation and active recreation. This green oasis in the foothills of the Little Carpathians with a great lake and romantic natural sites is ideal for a wide range of activities. The complex consists of two 18-hole courses: Nicklaus Design Legend Course and Heritage Course. Driving...

The fortification system in Komárom is a unique military complex, its significance spreading over the borders of Hungary and Slovakia. In the 19th century it was the most powerful and the biggest construction of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Its invincibility is commemorated by the statue of the “Stone Virgin“ decorating the Western Bastion of the New Fortress and the sign undrneath which says: NEC ARTE NEC MARTE – neither by trick nor force. These words characterise precisely the whole fortification system which was perfect and impregnable in its time. The history of building the...

Beer festival Pezinok Pije Pivo will take place on Radničné námestie in the city centre of Pezinok on June 23 - June 24, 2023. Come and taste 50 various types of beer and beer specials from Slovak and foreign breweries. Sip on your favorite ones and explore new beers while enjoying great food and invited music guests. During the festival, the band Another Band, Čaro Moro, DJ VIx and DJ Woodee will play for us. An accompanying program is prepared for children. Admission to the entire event is free. WHEN ? Friday, June 23, 2023 from 3p.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 12 p.m....

Pezinok Castle is a Renaissance castle on the outskirts of the city in the park, originally a medieval residence with fortifications using water sources - a water castle. It is located at the southeastern foot of the Little Carpathians, in the town of Pezinok. Already before 1271, they built a castle in Pezinok, which, like the other castles in the area, was attacked by the troops of Přemysl Otakar II. It was surrounded by two ditches filled with water from the Cajlan brook. There were two drawbridges above them. In the 17th century, the castle was abandoned and repaired in 1718 Ján Pálffy....

PixelZest is a festival of games and technology that unites generations in the form of modern entertainment. Friday is intended for lectures for primary and secondary schools, and Saturday is open to the general public with free admission and a rich program. Two young guys and the agencies they are part of are behind the organization of the festival. The first year of the festival is open to the public on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The entire program will take place in the premises of the Trnava Creative Center at Hlavná 17. The first year is completely free!...