Novohrad Museum in Lučenec was established in 1955 as the District Homeland Studies Museum in Halič. In the years 1967 – 1985 it was relocated to Fiľakovo under the name of the Novohrad Museum. Since 1985 it has been located in the monument building of county courthouse in the historical centre of the town of Lučenec.
The institution is supervised by the Regional Self-Government of Banská Bystrica. It features over 30,000 archeological, ethnological, historical, gallery and artistic objects in its collection. Among others the most valuable are the collections of folk pottery, enamel ware and historical glass, which show the most characteristic branches of traditional production in the Novohrad area. The gallery collection represents the works of the artists who lived or were connected with Lučenec and its area.
It regularly organises international artistic competition called Triennial of Aquarelle (since 1983) as well as International Ceramic Symposium (since 1989). Museum owns a rich collection of contemporary ceramic art which is also presented on a permanent exposition.
| Monday – Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 14:00 – 17:00 |
Not far from the town of Lučenec lies the Ľuboreč reservoir. This locality, which is little known in Slovakia, is a popular place to relax, especially for fishermen, but you can also bathe in it at your own risk.
Thanks to very pleasant climate and favourable geographic position in south of Slovakia between the towns Lučenec and Zvolen, water reservoir Ružiná (called after the near village) – attracts the national and foreign tourist.
Asi 9 metrov vysoký kamenný vodopád situovaný pod hradom Šomoška patrí jednoznačne k najpôsobivejším prírodným výtvorom na Slovensku. Vznikol pred asi štyrmi miliónmi rokov stuhnutím lávy.
Hotel & Restaurant P7 is located in the center of Lučenec. Nearby you can visit the cinema, gym, massages, swimming pool, winter stadium. A trip to the nearby surroundings of Šomoška, Ružina (natural water reservoir), Kokava nad Rimavicou (winter skiing).
Situated in Lučenec, 50 km from Zvolen and 150 km from Budapest, Hotel Clavis features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Located in the center of Lučenec, Hotel Slovan features an on-site restaurant with a terrace and a stylish lobby bar and night club. Spa facilities are also available, as well as a fitness area and a billiards room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Situated in Lučenec, 49 km from Zvolen, Miraj Resort features accommodation with a spa centre and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Located in Lučenec, 47 km from Zvolen, Penzión Rocket Club boasts a barbecue and sun terrace. There is a water park on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Situated at the outskirt of the Pleš village, set 14 km from the Lučenec, Floriánov Dvor features a barbecue, a kids corner and children's playground. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and a restaurant with a covered terrace. Free private parking is available on site.
The distinct dominant of the town Fiľakovo on the Slovak-Hungarian frontier are the ruins of its Castle, which survived the Tartar raids in the 13th century.
The Turkish bridge over the river Ipeľ in Poltár, in the south of central Slovakia, is the third oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Slovakia.
he village Divín is situated next to the water reservoir Ružiná in south of central Slovakia. Ruins of the medieval Divín Castle can be seen above the village.
V zrekonštruovaných priestoroch Zichyho kaštiela v Divíne sa nachádza Múzeum histórie obce Divín. V jeho expozíciách získate zhliadnete prehľad histórie, prírody a iných zaujímavostí obce Divín.
In the administrative territory of the village Šiatorská Bukovinka, in immediate vicinity of the Slovak-Hungarian frontier can one observe traces of the past volcanic activity in form of a huge basalt rock with one of the most picturesque Slovak castle on top of it. It is the Šomoška Castle, unique among the Slovak castles as it is built of unconventional hexagonal basalt pillars.
Ruins of the Modrý Kameň Castle stand on a hill over the smallest town in Slovakia bearing the same name - Modrý Kameň. Nowadays the Castle houses a unique Museum of Puppets and Toys. The originally Gothic Castle was built around 1137. The first known owner of the castle was Ditrich, head of the Zvolen county, from the famous family of Knight Donč.
The museum, which was set up in 1882, focuses primarily on the Gemer-Malohont historical region. Since 1996, it has also been documenting the culture of the Roma in, but not only, the Gemer-Malohont region.
