Almost every village in the region of Gemer may proudly present buildings, either dwellings or farm structures, that represent the traditional architecture of the region. Specially the area of Slovenský kras (Slovak Karst) is a territory significant for its preserved folk architecture sights. Three types of houses are basically recognised in this area, those of the wooden, coated or uncoated, house with […]
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The National Park of Muránska planina with its wild mountain karstic landscape and minimum human interventions is located between central and eastern parts of Slovakia. On the top of the peek, we find the fabled ruins of the Castle of Muráň. The Muránska planina plateau was designated the National Park in 1997 on the area of cca 203 ha and protected area […]
Revúca is a town in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. Revúca is the seat of Revúca District. History The earliest written record of the existence of the town is from 1357. The iron industry was developing for more than 500 years. During the second half of the 19th century, Revúca became a centre of Slovak national revival. The first high school […]