Hviezdoslavovo Námestie
Embassies, restaurants and bars are the mainstay of the long, tree-lined plaza that anchors the pedestrian zones southern extremity. At Hviezdoslavovos east end, the ornate 1886 Slovak National Theatre , one of the citys opera houses, steals the show. The theatre is not open for to
Nám Majstra Pavla
Gothic and Renaissance eye candy abound on the main square, Nám Majstra Pavla. The private Thurzov House (1517), at No 7, has a characteristically frenetic Spiš Renaissance roofline. No 20 is the Master Pavol Museum , dedicated to the works of the citys most celebrated son. The 15t
Hrad Červený Kameň
Hrad Červený Kameň, aka the Red Stone Castle, is a key member of Slovakias fortified elite, exemplifying external Gothic resplendence along with interior Baroque charm. The period-furnished rooms are interesting, but the vast cellar/dungeon complex is the highlight. The castle is n
Orava Castle
The classic 1922 vampire film Nosferatu featured the pointed towers of Orava Castle, which rise from an impossibly narrow blade of rock above the village. This, one of Slovakias most complete castles, dates from 1267. Later additions and reconstructions were made, most notably afte
Cathedral of St Elizabeth
Dark, brooding 14th-century Cathedral of St Elizabeth wins the prize for the sight most likely to grace your Košice postcard home. You cant miss Europes easternmost (and perhaps mightiest) Gothic cathedral, which dominates the square. Below the church, a crypt contains the tomb of
Bojnice Castle
Straight out of a fairy-tale dream, Bojnice Castle is crowned with towers and turrets and crenulated mouldings. The original 12th-century fortification got an early-20th-century redo by the Pálffy family, who modelled it on French romantic castles. Its the countrys most popular cas
Spiš Chapter
On the west side of Spišské Podhradie, youll find still-active Spiš Chapter, a 13th-century Catholic complex encircled by a 16th-century wall. The pièce de résistance is St Martins Cathedral (1273), towering above the community of quirky Gothic houses and containing some arresting
Church of St Jacob
The spindles-and-spires Church of St Jacob, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, elevates your spirit with its soaring arches, precious art and rare furnishings, where the main attraction is Slovakias tallest altar, an impressive 18m high.Buy tickets from the cashier inside the Mu
Trenčín Castle
Spreadeagled over a cliff above the old town, Trenčíns castle ranks as one of Slovakias most impressive. Added to over virtually a millennium, much of what you see today is reconstruction – most recently from the 20th century – although there are remnants aplenty dating to earlier
Spiš Castle
Heralding from at least as early as the 13th century, Spiš Castle and its vast complex of ruins crown a ridge above Spišské Podhradie. Its claim to fame as one of Europes largest castle complexes will seem accurate as you explore. Be sure to ascend the central tower for spectacular
Vrátna Valley
The road to Vrátna Valley in Malá Fatra National Park runs south from Terchová up through the crags of Tiesňavy Gorge , past picnic sites and scenic stops. The Vratna Výtah cable car then hauls you from the top of the valley to Snilovské saddle (1524m) below two peaks, Chleb (1647m
Slovenský Raj National Park
The national park has numerous trails that include one-way roklina (gorge) sections and take at least half a day. Slovenský Raj is most famous for its sometimes hair-raising ladder-and-chain ascents – paths where youre clinging to a waterfall-splashed rock face on creaky metal supp
Museum of Jewish Culture
The most moving of the three floors of exhibits here focuses on the large Jewish community and buildings lost during and after WWII. Black-and-white photos show the neighbourhood and synagogue before it was ploughed under.
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Colloquially called the UFO (pronounced ew-fo), this Danube-spanning bridge is a modernist marvel from 1972 with a cool viewing platform (sky-high admission!) and, just below, a restaurant (out-of-this-world prices!!). The viewing platform is free if you eat in the restaurant.
St Martins Cathedral
A relatively modest interior belies the elaborate history of St Martins Cathedral: 11 Austro-Hungarian monarchs (10 kings and one queen, Maria Theresa) were crowned in this large 14th-century church. The busy motorway almost touching St Martins follows the moat of the former city w
Bratislava Castle
Dominating the southwest of the old town on a hill above the Danube, the castle today is largely a 1950s reconstruction; an 1811 fire left the fortress ruined for more than a century and renovations continue. Most buildings contain administrative offices, but there is a museum of S
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