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Region in Slovakia
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Central Slovakia is bounded by the Czech Republic and Poland to the north, and Hungary to the south.
Historically one of the poorer regions, it's recovering thanks to car manufacturing, ski and cross-country possibilities.
Beautiful countryside.
Orava castle and nature.
Surrounded by mountains with many hiking and skiing possibilities. Mineral springs spa also in Turčianske Teplice. National cultural center in Martin.
One of the most visited regions, thanks to a plethora of natural and historical sites. Hiking, skiing, water activities, caves, castles - it's all there.
National parks, caves, skiing and spas.
Podpoľanie is a tourist region in Central Slovakia. The region name comes from the "Poľana" mountain right north of it.
Contains multiple castles (in Čabradský Vrbovok, Bzovík), mineral water pools in Dudince and others.
Volcanic mountain ranges, mining towns, castle ruins.
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This 13th-century castle of Gothic-Renaissance style is placed in a town of the same name. Nowadays, a museum of dolls and toys can be visited here.
Pretty ravines and great overview from the top of the main mountain.
Peaks like Veľký Rozsutec, or ravine Jánošíkove diery make this area very worth the day or two of stay.
Many thousand years ago, this was one of the biggest Earth's strato-volcanoes, with diameter approx. 18 km. Nowadays though, it's completely forested and suitable for easy hiking.
"Nízke Tatry" / Národný Park Nízke Tatry
Skiing, multi-day hiking and caves.
There are regular inter-city bus and train connections available, both to Bratislava/Košice and surrounding countries.
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It =was one of the most important mining towns of Hungarian part of Austro-Hungarian Empire; beautiful restored square, many churches, castles and museums and memorial of the Slovak National Uprising
This medieval mining town in central Slovakia is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Orava castle, skiing in the nearby mountains
Very peaceful spa town surrounded by magnificent Mala Fatra National Park
Historical centre of Liptov, it is located between High Tatras and Low Tatras, near the Liptovská Mara dam
Spa area.
On the first sight an industrial city, providing plethora of hiking and relaxation possibilities; includes the UNESCO-listed folk village of Vlkolínec
Fourth biggest city with a well-preserved historical city centre influenced by German architecture and unique museum of the tinker´s culture located at the Budatín castle
Zvolen (Hungarian: Zólyom, German: Altsohl) is a town in Central Slovakia, at the confluence of Hron and Slatina rivers, close to Banská Bystrica. The town has an ancient castle, and a historical center, which represents the seat of an okres (Zvolen District).
Muránska planina National Park (Slovak: Národný park Muránska planina) is a national park located in Central Slovakia.
Their most visited part is High Tatras ("Vysoké Tatry"). Great place for one-day hikes, relaxation and skiing.
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