The Županja area was permanently settled in the prehistoric period. The first settlements were created in the Neolithic period, on elevated beams and along numerous smaller streams. Those first people who lived in huts belonged to the holders of Starčevo culture. Although archaeological finds from this and later periods are meager, there is no doubt […]
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The building of the Brod Municipality was designed in the Secessionist style and has two facades. The shorter one faces the square. Originally, there was a self-standing two-storey building in that place. The refit and the expansion of the building, which became the property of the Brod Municipality Forestry Administration (Authority) in 1873, began in […]
Otok je smješten u zapadnom Srijemu. Jedan od značajnih čimbenika u općem gospodarskom razvoju Grada Otoka, a samim tim i razvoju turizma, je geografski i prometni položaj u odnosu na 20 km udaljen grad Vinkovce, Grad Vukovar i Grad Županju. Postojeća i planirana cestovna komunikacija omogućuje izravan izlaz na magistralni pravac Vinkovci-Županja odnosno autocestu Zagreb-Lipovac-Beograd […]
Ilok is the easternmost town of the Republic of Croatia and a place where the East meets the West. It rises elegantly above the Danube, surrounded by the slopes and magnificent vineyards of Fruška Gora. It is a town of long history with interesting cultural contrasts woven into its medieval town, one of the largest […]
WELCOME Restaurant and Apartments Accommodation by the lake with all amenities Apartments Air conditioning Showers Laundry Parking Cable TV WiFi Internet Food Breakfast Lunch Business dinner Menu for vegetarians Caucasian cuisine European dishes AQUA-SPA Pool Sauna Massage SPA Menu Jacuzzi Samovar Restaurant Argo has been delighting local visitors and foreigners with excellent Georgian and Caucasian […]
The Crowne Plaza Bratislava, a first class hotel, combines the best central location with comfortable accommodation, modern conference facilities and a superb cuisine. The hotel is situated in the heart of the city – opposite the Presidential Residence, within the pedestrian zone and only a few minutes walking distance from the famous Bratislava Castle. The […]
Are you bored of hotels with a formal and soulless atmosphere?You don’t have to worry about that in HOTEL BRATISLAVA ****.We have been here for you for more than 40 years and the best is yet to come.A refreshing new look, a friendly and informal atmosphere combined with an experienced and enthusiastic young team create […]
Situated in downtown on the banks of the Danube, the Grand Hotel River Park can be reached by many means of transportation: Bratislava and Vienna international airports, a rooftop heliport, our private river pier and the Danube cycle path. ZION SPA LUXURY offers 1500 square meters of indulgent wellness and fitness area, including swimming pool, […]
BARSKDE BARsKDE can be found “anywhere”, which happens to be the English translation of its name, too. It was started by two students whose culinary relationship became the impetus to open up their very own business. The movable stand has already travelled to several festivals, wine harvest festivals and street food events. During the summer, […]
CHUCK NORRIS BRIDGE At first, inhabitants themselves were asked to name the bridge. In the end, however, the authorities did not accept the poll. Despite the official name Cycling Bridge of Freedom, inhabitants keep calling it Chuck Norris Bridge. PARTY IN A DEPARTMENT STORE The club KC Dunaj with an inconspicuous entrance, which can be reached by elevator, […]
The water reservoir lies not far away from Košice in a wonderful natural setting. The big V-shaped lake is a much sought after holiday resort and active relaxation next to water. The river Hornád was blocked near the village Ružín, which disappeared under the water. The weir has considerably raised the water table of the river and […]
In the northern part of the lowland Východoslovenská nížina,the water reservoir attracts in summer season. Due to its very favourable local climate, it is widely used for recreation. It was constructed in the 1960s and it is situated on the bottom of a large depression. In the past, the locality was called the “mud of Vihorlat“. The water […]
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Amber Museum belonging to the Lithuanian National Museum of Art was founded on 3 August 1963 in a former estate of Count Feliksas Tiškevičius. The museum situated in the magnificent palace in the centre of Birute Park is one of the most visited museums in the country. Museum containing one of the most abundant collections […]
The museum is situated in the former KGB building, where the crimes of the Soviet regime were planned and executed for fifty years. Visitors can visit: the former KGB prison, the premises where death sentences were implemented, modern exhibitions telling about the loss of independence in the middle of the 20th century, repressions by Soviet […]
One of the city’s most recognisable symbols visible from afar serves as a reminder of the romantic legend of Vilnius. This was the hill where the Iron Wolf appeared to Gediminas, the first Grand Duke of Lithuania, in a dream. Thus began the story of Vilnius in the 14th century. Although only the remains of […]
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There are 5 national parks and 32 regional parks in the Lithuanian Republic and these cover in total almost 11 percent of the whole of the country. Trakai Historical National Park is the smallest national park in Lithuania. This state-protected territory stands out from the rest in that it is centred on an ancient Lithuanian […]
Čepkeliai – Dzūkija National/PAN Park, which is composed of the Čepkeliai state nature reservation as well as the Dzūkija National Park and in which the natural ecosystem of the Dainava Forest is preserved, is one of 13 PAN parks in Europe. As one travels around the Dzūkija National Park (an area of 58,519 hectares), no matter […]
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The Fortress of Komárno, in the south of Slovakia, is the largest and the most important memorial of this kind in Slovakia. With its size and the degree of preservation it is unique in Europe. As a matter of fact there have been efforts to enlist it into the heritage of the UNESCO. The town […]
Romans built the defensive system called Limes Romanus next to the river Danube. One of the advanced forts on the left side of this great European river stood next to the village of a Iža not far away from Komárno. Remains of this system represent one of the most important Roman monuments in Slovakia. In the locality Leányvár or the […]
The park surrounding Betliar manor house is the largest historical natural park in Slovakia, registered in the world historical gardens list since 1978. Its area of the amazing 81 ha presents not only precious species of trees, but also water structures, paths and historical buildings that make a harmonious and compact unit with the manor house itself. The […]
The most recently reconstructed bridge connects Slovakia and Hungary. It was reconstructed after 57 years´ time which was not very positive in terms of friendship of these two states. The Bridge of Mary Valerie, 509m long, connecting Štúrovo and Ostergom in Hungary, was built in 1895. The yielding German troops blew it up on 6th […]
The Slovak Mining Museum was established in 1964 following the merger of the Town Museum and the State Mining Museum. The Open Air Mining Museum, which is one of its permanent expositions, is a unique museum of its kind in Slovakia. Since it was set up, the Slovak Mining Museum has been building its collections focused on the area […]
Nová Sedlica – Pod Kýčerou – Temný vŕšok – Stužická rieka – Kremenec – Čierťaž – Lúky pod Príkrym – Pod Príkrym – Nová Sedlica (7 hours) Mountain range: Bukovské vrchy (NP Poloniny)Region: upper Zemplín Starting point: Nová Sedlica, bus stop, parking lot, district Snina.Finishing point: Nová Sedlica, bus stop, parking lot, district Snina. Time schedule: Nová Sedlica – Pod Kýčerou 3/4 h – […]
Chata Zverovka – crossroads in Zadná Látaná dolina – saddle Zábrať – Rákoň – Volovec – Jamnícke sedlo – Ostrý Roháč – Plačlivé – Smutné sedlo – crossroads in Smutná dolina – Roháčské plesá – Roháčský vodopád – Adamcuľa – Chata Zverovka (9 3/4 hours) Mountain range: The West Tatras (Tatranský NP)Region: Orava Starting point: Chata Zverovka, bus […]
Wooden Bethlehem in Rajecká Lesná belongs among the largest wood-carvings in Slovakia. Master Jozef Pekara from Rajecké Teplice worked on it since 1980, and it took him 15 years to complete. In addition to Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and his life, the exhibition also shows the history of the Slovak nation. The dominant also features […]
The Greek Catholic wooden church of St Cosmo and Damian. The Greek Catholic wooden church of St Cosmo and Damian from 1708 and 1709. It is the log structure consisting of three parts built on stone masonry. The architectural particularity of this church is the overhanging attic on pillars around the building. It is also the only church […]
Trusalová, car camping – Čierťaž – Pod Chlebom – Mojžišove pramene – Šútovský vodopád – Šútovo (5 1/2 hours) Mountain range: Malá Fatra (NP Malá Fatra)Region: Turiec Starting point: Trusalová – camping site, parking lot, district Martin.Finishing point: Šútovo, bus stop, parking lot, district Martin. Time schedule: Trusalová, car camping – Čierťaž 1 3/4 h – Pod Chlebom 1/2 h – […]
What was European wilderness like before the supremacy of man? This documentary by Erik Baláž shows the wildest and most amazing features of Slovak nature. Welcome to the Wolf Mountains.Poloniny National Park in north-eastern Slovakia is where the production crew discovered the lost paradise. Director Erik Baláž found the name Wolf Mountains only incidentally on […]
The Courtyard of Europe is the name for the unique architectural work of the architects from the Atelier Europe in Komárno. The buildings in the new square with a surface of 6,500 m2 are stylistically designed and they represent historical architecture typical for particular parts of Europe. The historical centre of Komárno, a town situated in […]
Beautiful opal mines in eastern Slovakia are admired in the whole world and now the mines became a valuable technical monument. In the territory of mountains Slanské vrchy between village called Zlatá Baňa and village called Červenica are the famous Slovak opal mines. Opals from Slovak opal mines are highly appreciated in the world markets for their unique characteristics. Their […]
The tourist attraction of Spišská Magura and the spa Vyšné Ružbachy are several craters. The craters of Ružbachy have nothing to do with volcanoes or volcanic eruptions. They are results of the collapsed travertine monticules, which precipitated around the mineral springs rich in calcium. There are four big and several small travertine craters in the spa of Vyšné Ružbachy. Kráter is […]
Castle park in Bojnice prouds with Lime Tree of King Matej, one the oldest trees in all Slovakia. It had a girth of 11 metres and a height of 9 metres with a tree-top of 5 metres when the last measurement was taken.According to a legend the tree was planted by Matthew Čák of Trenčín in 1301, when the last Arpád dynasty king of […]
VEĽKÉ LEVÁRE was settled by the Habans, also referred to as the Hutter brothers, Anabaptists or neophytes. In 1592, the Haban yard was built around the local square. It is the largest surviving locality of the original dwelling of Habans in Europe. Habans were in fact members of the Anabaptist Church founded at the beginning of the 16th century in […]