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 walls and three bastions - Farská (Parish), Banícka (Mining), and Pisárska (Scriveners) - of the original four have survived.
The castle's surrounding area includes not only a parish church and fortifications, but also the Church of the Holy Cross - Slovak Church, which was built in 1452, as well as a barbican with a tower. It used to be the entry gate to the castle. The barbican acquired its present Baroque facade after fire in 1761. Between 2005-2006 the barbican was restored again.
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We want you to feel great with us, which is why we have created a place for your moments of relaxation and well-being thanks to the use of natural materials. Stone, wood and warm tones will create the right atmosphere for your relaxation. Trees have always given people energy and strength. That's why wood has a story in our wellness center. He is 138 years old and thus creates an environment full of positive energy. You can release harmful substances from the body in our saunas. INFRASAUNA is equipped with the most modern infrared radiators, which have incredible regenerative and healing effects for your body, joints and muscles. SALT STEAM and EUCALYPTE SAUNA relax and cleanse the respiratory tract and lungs and have an excellent detoxifying effect on the whole organism. FINNISH SAUNA, a popular classic, is an integral part of the wellness center. After the sauna, you will be perfectly refreshed by the COOLING POOL with a waterfall. A RELAXING ROOM with a starry sky will give you a feeling of peace. The dominant feature of our wellness center is a spacious WHIRLPOOL for relaxing and regenerating muscles and joints thanks to massage jets. Entrance to the wellness center only from 15 years.
Králická gorge is a beautiful gorge in the unique nature in the Kremnické hills. An easy walk in the gorge, ending with Králický waterfall, but what more could you want?
The primeval forest of Badínsky prales, with its rare primary fir and beech habitat almost untouched by human activity, is one of the oldest protected areas in Slovakia. It was visited by Prince Charles in 2000.
Len kúsok od cesty medzi obcami Dolná Mičiná a Čerín sa nachádza jedinečná prírodná pamiatka – tzv. Mičinské travertíny. Ide o údolnú travertínovú terasu posiatu malými travertínovými kôpkami – krátermi, z ktorých vyteká minerálna voda.
The Harmanecká jaskyňa cave is situated in the Veľká Fatra Mts. The cave is known for occurrence of rare white soft sinter, tall pagodas and sinter lakes.
At present, Tajch Aladár is used for recreation and relaxation in a very pleasant natural environment, which is complemented by planted linden trees.
The Arboretum Borová hora in the town of Zvolen in central Slovakia is remarkable even in the European context, as it concentrates original wood species in their generic and geographic diversity. There is also the biggest collection of rose plants in Slovakia.
Do you know, what you want to be, when you grow up? Don’t wait until you grow up. Come to Donovalkovo, the capital city of children, and you can become a firefighter, policeman, banker, car racer, doctor and a lot more.
We invite all those who want to experience the atmosphere of Slovak folk tales to our non-traditional village, which consists of houses in the style of folk-fantasy architecture.
In a beautiful place near Kremnické Bane, central Slovakia, a stone is erected next to an ancient church of John Baptist. It reminds the passers-by that it is exactly here that the geographical centre of Europe is situated.
Vitajte v srdci Stredného Slovenska, Vitajte v Banskej bystrici, Vitajte v Plzenskej reštaurácii...
Leroy Bar & Café nie je len podnik, kde si môžete dať kvalitnú kávu, ale aj miesto, kde si môžete prísť oddýchnuť od každodenného zhonu. Snažíme sa, aby ste sa u nás cítili príjemne a po každej návšteve sa chceli ku nám znovu vrátiť.
Čierna Ovca sa nachádza na rozhraní Veľkej Fatry a Kremnických vrchov v bezprostrednej blízkosti sviežeho horského potoka. Jedinečnosť tohto prostredia znásobuje prítomnosť Harmaneckej jaskyne, ktorej návšteva začína aj končí, práve u nás. A preto doprajte kulinársky zážitok svojmu telu, v krásnom prostredí Národného parku Veľká Fatra.
Donovalský pivovar sa zrodil v krásnych, no drsných horách stredného Slovenska. Jeho život sa začal našim odvážnym a pritom tak prostým odhodlaním: už od počiatku variť poctivé pivo. Náš unikátny pivovar okrem útulnej reštaurácie ponúka aj čerstvé pekárenské výrobky z vlastnej pekárne a útulnú kaviareň. Milovníkom hôr prinášame osobitú skupinu pív, z ktorej je každé jedno výnimočné.
Offering a garden and sun terrace, Koliba u Rytiera is situated in Zvolen, 3.2 km from Zvolen Castle. Zvolen Castle is 3.2 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Located in the centre of Banska Bystrica, Penzion Moyzes offers rooms with wooden furniture and free WiFi access. Free private parking is possible on site.
Housed in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, Hotel Kuria is set only 100 m from the Banská Bystrica’s pedestrian zone with all tourist attractions. It offers an on-site restaurant and spacious accommodation with free wired internet access.
Hotel Arcade sa nachádza v historickej budove zo 16. storočia na malom námestí v centre Banskej Bystrice. Bezplatne vám ponúka pripojenie na internet a parkovisko. Vo všetkých izbách je vám k dispozícii satelitná TV, minibar a kúpeľňa. Využívať môžete bezplatné káblové pripojenie na internet. Na Námestie SNP s vežou s hodinami, k historickým budovám, do reštaurácií a barov sa dostanete pešo za 2 minúty.
Urpin City Residence is just 150 m away from the State Opera, in Banska Bystrica’s historical centre. Its modern and spacious studios have free WiFi and well equipped kitchenettes with electric cookers.
Situated in the historical centre of Banská Bystrica, popular winter and summer tourist destination with an easy access to the surrounding mountains, Penzión Grand offers accommodation in rooms, free WiFi and free on-site parking.
Housed in a listed building in Art Deco style, the Narodny dom hotel is the only hotel in Banská Bystrica located directly in the historical centre next to the main square.
Situated 500 m from the historical centre of Banska Bystrica, Penzion Expo enjoys a peaceful location, 5 km from the Sachticky Ski Area. It offers accommodation units with a lush green garden, free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
Hotel Lux is set centrally in Banská Bystrica and 300 m from Slovenske Narodne Povstanie Square, offering a restaurant with a terrace and a garden. WiFi and private parking are free of charge on site.
Offering a garden and sun terrace, Koliba u Rytiera is situated in Zvolen, 3.2 km from Zvolen Castle. Zvolen Castle is 3.2 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Náučná zaistená cesta (via ferrata) Komín sa nachádza v Kremnických vrchoch v podcelku Flochovský chrbát.
Na polceste medzi Banskou Bystricou a Zvolenom, len 1 kilometer od letiska na Sliači nájdete malebné golfové ihrisko nesúce názov celej lokality - Tri duby. Golfový areál určený pre začiatočníkov aj profesionálov, širokú verejnosť aj hostí tu vyrástlo v roku 2004.
The spa Sliač is situated in the western part of the basin Zvolenská kotlina between the towns Banská Bystrica and Zvolen over the valley of river Hron. The open setting of the spa, suitable climate at a favourable sea level altitude and the yearly temperature averages oscillating around 8.2 °C are the characteristics that classify Sliač among spas with most favourable position.
Termálne kúpalisko v Kúpeľoch Sliač – liečivá prírodná voda v lone nádhernej sliačskej prírody. Užite si výnimočný pokoj a liečivé účinky termálnej vody v Kúpeľoch Sliač v kúpeľoch vášho srdca.
Below the foothills of the Kremnické vrchy highlands, north-west of the town of Zvolen at an altitude of 320 m above sea level, we find Kováčová Spa, specialising in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal apparatus and nervous system.
Entertainment and relax in the thermal healing water all the year round. The year-round open aquapark was built in place of the previous thermal swimming pool.
Bungee trampolines are without doubt one of the most demanded attractions of amusement parks of recent years. They are a combination of an aluminium constructions, latex rubber and a very springy trampoline, all thought up by VIV Slovakia, s.r.o. Everything is driven by precisely tuned motors. There are 4 independent trampolines on each of which the jumper, secured in a special harness fastened to the X-jump part of the trampoline, can achieve heights of up to 7m and also forward and backwards moves thanks to the rubber which also maintain the balance of the jumper.
Discover Donovaly quickly, ecologically and comfortably from the seat of a modern e-scooter and enjoy a lot of fun on two wheels.
TRY AN UNBELIEVABLE TANDEM FLIGHT OVER DONOVALY!
The rope centre is located in the forest bordering the main E77 road from Banská Bystrica and Ružomberok and with a length of more than 500m is one of the longest and largest rope centres in the whole of Slovakia.
Rímskokatolícky farský kostol Panny Márie je súčasťou Banskej Bystrice už sedem storočí. Postavili ho nemeckí waldbürgeri (banskí ťažiari) ako prvú stavbu Mestského hradu a dodnes je tento kostol jeho najväčšou pýchou, poukazujúcou na slávne časy Stredoveku v banských mestách stredného Slovenska.
The Central Slovakia Museum is an institution that focuses on keeping record of the development of society and nature in Banská Bystrica region.
The Museum of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) is situated in an architecturally unusual building built in 1969 as the Memorial of the Slovak National Uprising. It is located in the middle of a park that includes an open-air museum of heavy military equipment used in the SNP.
Štátna opera sídli v priestoroch Národného domu. Jeho budova bola postavená v rokoch 1927-1929. Navrhol ju významný slovenský architekt Emil Beluš. Vďaka ojedinelému architektonickému riešeniu bola stavba vyhlásená za národnú pamiatku.
The Central Slovakia Gallery (formerly the State Gallery in Banská Bystrica) is a gallery presenting modern and contemporary art. It focuses mainly on the presentation and documentation of free graphic arts of the latter half of the 20thcentury, as well as on contemporary art.
Divadlo Štúdio tanca je etablovaným profesionálnym tanečným divadlom. Na slovenskú scénu dlhodobo prináša autorské projekty, ktorými približuje publiku súčasný tanec a filozofiu moderného tanečného divadla.
Poštové múzeum v Banskej Bystrici je unikátne múzeum svojho druhu na Slovensku. Expozícia obsahuje predmety, dokumentujúce vývoj poštovníctva, filatelistickú zbierku poštových známok aj sekciu pre deti s názvom Detská pošta.
The Monument Reserve of Popular Architecture in the central Slovakia commune ŠPANIA DOLINA consists of a unique set of miner houses built of wood and stones.
The wooden articled church was included in 2008, along with seven wooden churches of the Slovak part of Carpathian Mountain Area, on the UNESCO Word Heritage List.
