City in Slovakia
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Poprad is a major tourist and economic centre in the Prešov region of Eastern Slovakia.
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Early-Gothic from the late 13th century. Interesting wall paintings (like the oldest High Tatras panorama).
An important art-historical building monument forms a characteristic dominant feature of the main square.
Classicist style from the mid-19th century.
A nearby historic town with a well-preserved historical center, featuring several churches.
There is an interesting Gothic altar by Master Paul of Levoča.
you could find expositions Gánovce – The Environment of the Neanderthal Man, Prehistoric Age and Early Middle Age below the High Tatras, Poprad through Centuries, Nature both known and unknown, Manufacture of blue-printing from Elemír Montštek's workshop in Hranovnica and Folk plastics.
It is housed in the former steam power plant, its scientific and exhibition activities present especially the work of visual artists from the Spis region and the wider Eastern Slovakia. But there are also many works of other notable Slovak artists.
Gánovecký Hrádok
A national natural monument, an important site of fossil fauna and flora in travertines from the last interglacial, as well as an archaeological and anthropological site.
It has several indoors and outdoors swimming pools, sauna, water toboggans, fitness centre, children's playground, hotels, bars, cafés and restaurants.
The mountain range rarely falls below 1000 meters above sea level. It reaches its peak at Kozom kameni (1255m). There are mainly underground karst phenomena present.
Vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Offers Indian-style food, but also burgers and pizza.
Excellent traditional Slovak food in a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Nice restaurant in the city center with Slovak dishes and many types of beer.
39 room hotel built in 1898. Restaurant (mains €12-30) and cafe.
By train
Direct trains serve Poprad from Prague, Žilina, Košice and Bratislava. Trains can be caught from Bratislava main train station (Bratislava Hlavna Stanica) approximately every 1 to 1½ hr.
By bus
From some towns in Czech Republic, Poland or Slovakia it can be easier to catch a bus than a train.
By taxi
Taxis are an inexpensive and easy way to get around town. Shops and hotels will call a taxi for you, and there are taxi stands in central locations and near shopping malls, etc.
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