Slovak National Literary Museum in Martin
The Slovak National Literary Museum of the Slovak National Library, as the country's central literary museum, fulfills museum, documentation and presentation mission. It collects, administers, preserves and provides access to museum objects that are related to the history of Slovak literature.
The museum gathers, evaluates, processes and provides access to its collections related to the history of Slovak literature and book graphics. It builds sets of collections with particular focus on documentation of Slovak literature, its history, presentation and promotion.
The permanent exhibition, which takes place in this building, presents the evolution of Slovak literature from the 9th century up to the present. The exhibition is divided into the following topics: the National Hall, the Great Moravian Empire - the Cradle of Slovak literature, the New Formation of Slovak Medieval Literature Following the Establishment of the Hungarian Empire, Slovak Renaissance and Humanist Literature, Literature in Slovakia In the Period of Baroque, the Enlightenment and the Beginning of National Revival, Classicism, Romanticism and the Period of Matica slovenská, Realism and Slovak Modernism.
The exhibition showcases the most prominent literary documents related to the history of the Slovak nation. The most valuable manuscripts, incunabulas and prints are presented as facsimiles (true copies of originals).
The National Cemetery, which is situated in the centre of the town of Martin, is part of the museum. The permanent exhibition expert facilities are located in the first historical building of Matica slovenská.
Operation Times
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday – Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
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Places Around
Park v Turčianskej Štiavničke a Teplické serpentíny
Čo by ste povedali na prechádzku parkom, kde rastie viac ako 400 druhov stromov z celého sveta? Išli by ste sa prejsť? Ak áno, vyberte sa na návštevu do obecného parku v Turčianskej Štiavničke, ktorý je skutočným arborétom.
Plte Strečno
Prvá pltnícka a raftingová spoločnosť s r.o. (PPRS) vznikla v roku 1999 ako podnikateľský subjekt, ktorého hlavnou náplňou je obnovenie tradície pltníctva na Váhu, v jeho historicky najznámejšom úseku – v strečnianskej júžine.
Gaderská and Blatnická dolina valleys (Veľká Fatra Mts.)
Situation of the village Blatnica next to the Gaderská dolina and Blatnická dolina valleys makes of it an ideal salient point for the trips to the spectacular valleys of the Veľká Fatra Mts.
National Park of Veľká Fatra
The National Park of Veľká Fatra, lying in central Slovakia is typical for its continuous forest, long valleys and the largest locality of original yew tree occurrence in Europe.
Lake in Šútovo
Do you like the Croatian Lakes in Plitvice, but would you rather stay in Slovakia? In that case, be sure to visit Lake in Šútovo and enjoy relaxation as in Croatia.
Vrátna valley (Malá Fatra Mts.)
The only access road to the Vrátna valley, the most attractive part of the Malá Fatra Mts. is from the village Terchová. The Vrátna valley has four points of access: Tiesňavy, Stará dolina, Nová dolina and Starý dvor.
National Park of Malá Fatra
The National Park of Malá Fatra is situated in the westernmost Slovak high mountains Malá Fatra. Gorges, rock peaks and an attractive ridge tour are among its attractions.
Lookout tower Dubeň
On the Dubeň Hill (613 m above sea level), there is an impressive observation tower above the city of Žilina. The lookout tower is imposing with its height of 27.4 meters and 10 floors. It offers splendid views of the surrounding area and, in particular, the city of Žilina, whose towers will be provide to you as a pocket of handkerchief. There are also masts for television and mobile networks in the vicinity of the tower.
Terchovský vláčik
Terchová, Štefanová a Vrátna dolina patria medzi klenoty Malej Fatry a lákajú množstvo turistov a výletníkov. Okrem aktívneho výletu si čaro prírody môžete teraz vychutnať aj prostredníctvom vyhliadkovej jazdy Terchovským vláčikom.
Vŕšky Brewery
The first mountain brewery has been operating in Terchová with experienced master brewer since 2012. You can book a tour and tasting the microbrewery in to the Drevenice Terchová Resort. If you just want to taste, the beer is on a tap in the next door restaurant.
Malinô Brdo ski & bike family park
In the summer season of 2009, a new Bike Park was opened in the resort, which, with a total length of more than 10 km, was ranked among the top biker parks in Slovakia.
AQUAZORBING – Hrabovo
NEW eccentric adrenaline fun AQUAZORBING. Have you ever walked on a water surface? We will make it possible for you! And you don't even have to take off your clothes! Come and try how to walk on the water surface - try safe and unique fun on the water… Visit us in Hrabovská dolina.
Reštaurácia Slnečný pavilón
Reštaurácia sa nachádza v tichej lokalite Rajeckých Teplíc oproti hotelu Diplomat, v blízkosti centra mesta a kúpeľov. Okrem samotnej reštaurácie je hosťom k dispozícii aj upravený areál záhrady s detským kútikom, altánkom a pódiom slúžiacim pre kultúrno-spoločenské akcie a svadobné obrady.
Reštaurácia Rybárska Bašta
Reštaurácia Rybárska bašta sa nachádza v atraktívnom prostredí, na ostrovčeku uprostred kúpeľného jazierka.
Kaviareň APHRODITE
Navštívte štýlovú antickú kaviareň priamo v kúpeľnom dome Aphrodite a vychutnejte si exotické druhy káv, miešané alkoholické alebo nealkoholické nápoje. Hosťom ponúkame možnosť usporiadania spoločenských akcií.
Vŕšky Brewery
The first mountain brewery has been operating in Terchová with experienced master brewer since 2012. You can book a tour and tasting the microbrewery in to the Drevenice Terchová Resort. If you just want to taste, the beer is on a tap in the next door restaurant.
Salaš Krajinka
Rodinný salaš s 300 ovečkami ,výrobou syrov, 100% bryndzou , pekárňou , reštauráciou a s múzeom hospodárskych strojov . Založený v roku 2001.
Koliba u dobrého pastiera
Koliba u dobrého pastiera je unikátny komplex ubytovacích, stravovacích služieb v lone nádhernej liptovskej prírody iba 5 minút od centra mesta Ružomberok. Celá stavba je z prírodných materiálov a v duchu slovenskej tradície.
Salaš Kľak
Reštaurácia Salaš Kľak sa nachádza vo Fačkovskom sedle s pekným výhľadom na dominantu regiónu - najvyšší vrch Kľak (1351 m n.m.) v príjemnom prostredí okolitej prírody. Kuchyňa je zameraná na ponuku tradičných slovenských jedál.
Horský Hotel Kľak
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Koliba Pod Skalami
Featuring free WiFi, Koliba Pod Skalami offers accommodation in Súľov-Hradná. Martin is 27 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
Reštaurácia Čierna Ovca
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.
Hotel Turiec
Located in the centre of Martin, Hotel Turiec overlooks the Velka Fatra Mountains. It has a spa with a sauna, provides free on-site parking, and offers spacious rooms with LCD TV.
Hotel Victoria ****
Hotel Victoria is situated in the town of Martin and features its own brewery, homemade specialties, massages, a pool and a sauna. The town is surrounded by Martinske Hole Mountains, Valcianska Valley and Jasenská Valley. Beer baths can be enjoyed for a surcharge.
Koliba u dobrého pastiera
Koliba u dobrého pastiera je unikátny komplex ubytovacích, stravovacích služieb v lone nádhernej liptovskej prírody iba 5 minút od centra mesta Ružomberok. Celá stavba je z prírodných materiálov a v duchu slovenskej tradície.
Horský Hotel Kľak
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Horský Hotel Kľak offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kľačno. The hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Koliba Pod Skalami
Featuring free WiFi, Koliba Pod Skalami offers accommodation in Súľov-Hradná. Martin is 27 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
Thermal Swimming Pool Laura Rajecké Teplice
You can bathe in the Laura thermal spa in two swimming pools, from which one is for the children. The water temperature is 20 - 26oC. The area also offers mini-golf, beach volley, restaurants and snack bars with fast food. A parking lot is nearby.
Spa Rajecké Teplice
The Aphrodite Spa Rajecké Teplice is situated amid the scenic natural surroundings of the Malá Fatra and Strážovské Hills. The Spa offers healing thermal water with a temperature of 38°C, whose beneficial effects have been known since the fourteenth century. It contains calcium and magnesium ions and is especially good for the locomotor system, neurological diseases, occupational diseases, and drinking cures.
Thermal Pool Veronika in Rajec
The facility includes eight pools that suit the needs of all kinds of visitors, with the swimming pool being the largest of them, as it is 50 metres long, 21 metres wide and 1.8 metres deep. The centre also features a car park, a wide selection of snacks, sports (beach volleyball, mini golf, table tennis and basketball) and amenities for children (a water slide, a number of slides, jungle gyms and a sand pit).
Thermal Swimming Pool Vieska Turčianske Teplice
Termálne kúpalisko Vieska ponúka 50x25 metrový plavecký bazén, detský bazén a tobogány. Súčasťou areálu kúpaliska je mutlifunkčné ihrisko, lezecká stena, minigolf, futbal, tenis, petanque, volejbal, basketbal a nohejbal. Teplota vody dosahuje 26 - 27 °C.
Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice
The Spa & Aquapark resort is in a beautiful aqua park, in the centre of Turčianske Teplice. It has two parts: ‘SPA‘ area (healing thermal water, 38 °C) and AQUAPARK area (thermal water up to 33 °C). Both are open throughout the year.
Spa of Turčianske Teplice
The centre of the southern part of Turiec is the spa Turčianske Teplice. The local hot springs were first mentioned in the 13th century. The legend has that King Sigismund of Luxembourg bathed in local springs in 1423. The town of Kremnica acquired the land with springs in 1532 and invested in construction of the first spa buildings. The spa was especially popular and visited in time of wars with the Habsburgs when the noble rebels used it as a refuge.
Golf park Rajec
V krásnom prostredí Rajeckej doliny, medzi obcami Veľká Čierna a Malé Lednice, sa nachádza 9 jamkové golfové ihrisko s krytým driving range, klubovým domom a kvalitnými cvičnými plochami. Ihrisko bolo otvorené v roku 2008 a Žilinsko–rajecký golfový klub, ktorý na ňom pôsobí, má v súčasnosti 370 členov. Ihrisko je vzdialené len 5 km od mesta Rajec smerom na Považskú Bystricu.
ZipLine Ružomberok
Do you love the rush of adrenaline? So ZipLine is the right choice for you.
Malinô Brdo ski & bike family park
In the summer season of 2009, a new Bike Park was opened in the resort, which, with a total length of more than 10 km, was ranked among the top biker parks in Slovakia.
AQUAZORBING – Hrabovo
NEW eccentric adrenaline fun AQUAZORBING. Have you ever walked on a water surface? We will make it possible for you! And you don't even have to take off your clothes! Come and try how to walk on the water surface - try safe and unique fun on the water… Visit us in Hrabovská dolina.
Slovak Chamber Theatre
Slovenské komorné divadlo v Martine vzniklo roku 1944 ako druhé profesionálne divadlo na Slovensku. V divadelnom Martine sa už po vzniku ČSR začalo uvažovať o založení profesionálneho divadla.
Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa SNM Martin
SNM - Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa je od svojich počiatkov regionálne vlastivedné múzeum a sídli v prvej budove SNM z roku 1908.
Martin Benka Museum SNM Martin
The exposition presents authentic environment and visual works of art of prominent, versatile artist, but mainly painter nad illustrator - national artist Martin Benka. In line with Benka's last will, the interior of the museum (Benka's workroom, studio and bedroom) is preserved in its authentic form.
Turiec Regional Gallery Martin
A permanent exposition called Slovak Modern 20th-Century Art in Turiec presents the works of well-known personalities associated with the Turiec region (M. A. Bazovský, J. Alexy, M. Benka, Ľ. Fulla) and a selection of works of artists included in Mikuláš Galanda's Group. Part of the exposition is devoted to Galanda and his works from the areas of painting, graphics and applied arts. Regularly-held exhibitions showcase mainly works of contemporary Slovak as well as foreign artists.
Ethnography Museum SNM Martin
In 1933, the museum opened its second building to the public. After its merger with the Bratislava-based Slovak National Museum in 1961, the museum began to be distinguished as Slovakia-wide Ethnography Museum that specializes in the preservation, research, documentation and presentation of folk material and spiritual culture in Slovakia.
SNM in Martin - Museum of the Slovak Village
The Museum of the Slovak Village is the largest ethnographic open-air exposition in Slovakia. The museum, located in Jahodnícke háje in the southeastern part of the town of Martin, has been built by the Slovak National Museum in Martin since the 1960s. It provides a picture of traditional folk architecture, housing and the way of life of people who lived in northwestern Slovakia in the latter half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
Sklabiňa Castle
The Castle of Sklabiňa towers on the edge of the basin Turčianska kotlina and the mountains Veľká Fatra. It was first mentioned in 1242. After 1320, the Sklabiňa Castle became the seat of the county administration of Turiec.
Starý hrad
Hrad sa vyníma na lesnom pozadí v Domašínskom meandri Váhu povyše hradu Strečno. Na Považí patril tento hrad medzi najstaršie. Pôvodne sa nazýval hrad Varín. Svoj dnešný názov "Starý hrad" získal po výstavbe a sprevádzkovaní hradu Strečno.
The Castle of Strečno
On the left bank of the Váh river, close to Žilina, you find the Strečno Castle on top of the limestone rock. In the past it was the safest fort in the Považie region.
Events Around
,Mikuláš v Ružomberku
Slovenské Vianoce
V sobotu 7.12.2024 prídu do Vlkolínca k betlehemu Mikuláš spolu s anjelom. Deťom budú rozdávať mikulášske balíčky plné sladkostí. Pre neposlušné deti príde možno aj čert.