Revealing the future hotspot of Europe
This re-known architectonic style passed throughout Europe and thus it left its significant mark in Slovakia. One can even say that it has been preserved here the best, and in abundance not found everywhere in what then was the Kingdom … Continued
Slovakia has many different faces and one of them is strongly connected to the wide variety of traditions that were divided by vast valleys and dark forests in the past. So let us open this sweet surprise and show you … Continued
You just arrived in the Tatra mountains and … it’s raining cats and dogs. It has been raining for days. The footpaths are waterlogged, the visibility is zero, and your plans for a restful day in the sun, under a … Continued
The astonishing beauty of Gothics After covering Banská Štiavnica and Levoča, we are completing our UNESCO towns in Slovakia series with Bardejov. Compared to the previous two, this town has a smaller historical center doed predominanty with a beautiful square. … Continued
Beautiful UNESCO listed wooden church Did you visit it? Please mark: This inconspicuous but beautiful church, built entirely out of wood stands atop a steep hill at the very end of the village of Hervartov. It is located near the … Continued
The country of the castles There is a plethora of lesser known castles in Slovakia, they remain in the shadow of well-known and more popular castles and chateaus. These are the castles that the passage of time, wars, and property … Continued
Wonderful autumn around capital Autumn, the season of chestnut gathering trips, quiet morning mists, the aroma of mulled wines and fiery-red and golden forest colours all around…There are a plethora of spots where one can admire autumn colors in Bratislava. … Continued
We already mentioned in the blog about Banská Štiavnica that a surprising amount of UNESCO treasures can be found on the small area that is Slovakia. You will find here not only wooden churches, dazzling caves, thick beech-wood forests, technical … Continued
Slovakia´s beauty can be defined by its infinite sea of rolling hills, valleys, monumental peaks, steep cliffs but also by something that is very specific to this country. This something is the reward for overcoming the countless hills and mountains … Continued
Devín castle A thousand years of history Read it later Mark it Share it One of two castles in Bratislava, placed “magically” on a steep rock over the confluence of two beautiful rivers: the gloomy Moravia and … Continued
Only recently we shared an amazing video filmed by an America who decided to capture the Orava Castle from a birds-eye perspective. Now you can watch another great work of art from photographer Ivan Dovala who has captured the enticing … Continued
One of the most important symbols of Slovakia´s rich culture are its diverse festivals. Among the large amount of festivals which decorate not only the summer but other seasons as well, you can chose between historical, modern, folk or otherwise … Continued
Watch the Follow me to Slovakia video. “Oscar” goes to Patrik Paulinyi and his girlfriend Andrea Zahurancová. Seems that their hard, one year lasting work was really worth it.
Cameraman John Marton, who has names such as the Science Channel and the National Geographic listed in his resume, has decided to take his drone for a spin in Orava and… … And create a video that graciously captures the … Continued
If you enter the combination “UNESCO” and “Slovakia” into the search bar of Wikipedia, Google or Bing, they will tell you that that Slovakia has 7 sites registered by this prominent organization and they are correct. We have 7 registrations … Continued
The second part of our series “Short Bratislava Getaways”. All short hikes and tours which you will find here are suggestions of ways to enhance your weekend in the shape of short and unchallenging one day trips. So, if you … Continued
It´s size is incomparable to vast European regions such as Tyrol or Bavaria, but I think we can agree that size does not matter. What matters are the possibilities for exploration and in this category it is a worthy competitor. … Continued
This world of vertiginous heights, crystal-clear tarns, rocky valleys, somber forests and incredible views does not welcome everyone with open arms. Only courageous adrenaline junkies with a numbed sense of self-preservation will feel at home here. When you feel your heart … Continued
Astonishing and mysterious underground Slovakia is home not only to countless castles, copious historical sites, places of folk architecture and breathtaking natural scenery but also caves: many caves. To be exact: 7,000 caves (and counting). Perhaps even while you … Continued
It doesn´t eclipse the vertiginous heights of Tatra´s peaks nor the alluring mountain ranges and deep forested valleys of the Low Tatras or Mala Fatra. Such wild rivers as Dunajec (Pieniny National Park) do not run through it and its … Continued
Directly opposite the majestic Tatras lays a national park which, at a glance, does not have the same breathtaking, skyscraping peaks nor the heights which leave you lightheaded, but don´t let this discourage you. The beauty of this park lies in … Continued
Various tourist guidebooks and promotional materials claim that Slovakia has the most castles per capita worldwide. This may come as a shock considering the size of the country. Regardless, the purpose of this article is not to examine the truth … Continued
Slovakia has not only made the list of UNESCO sights that are of an immovable nature, but has also several inscriptions on the list of intangible UNESCO heritage. That of course only underlines the great cultural diversity and heritage of … Continued
Catastrophe for the Kingdom of Hungary followed when in 1526 the Turks defeated King Louis Jagellon at the battle of Moháč. Many towns on the territory of modern-day Hungary, Croatia and Serbia were totally destroyed, villages plundered, precious monuments devastated. It … Continued
In all kinds of promotional material intended to lure tourists to Slovakia you will find words like “natural beauty”, “awesome national parks”, “great hikes”, “amazing trails”, “wonderful environment” etc. Of course, what they say is true. Slovakia is indeed a natural jewel … Continued
The last post was primarily about the jaw-dropping site that take your breath away at first sight. This list is different; the focus will be on specific places rather than sites. Some of them rare for Europe, some of them rare worldwide. … Continued
Indeed a small country, only half the size of Hawaii, but a lifetime may not be long enough to explore the long list of places to see. Unbelievable? Just come and see the plethora of castles, zounds of caves, spas, many … Continued