Location: Banska Stiavnica
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Banská Štiavnica (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbanskaː ˈʃciawɲitsa] ( listen); German: Schemnitz; Hungarian: Selmecbánya (Selmec), pronounced [ˈʃɛlmɛd͡zbaːɲɒ]) is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. For its size, the caldera is known as Štiavnica Mountains. Banská Štiavnica has a population of more than 10,000. It is a completely preserved medieval town. Because of their historical value, the town and its surroundings were proclaimed by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993.
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1. Banska Stiavnica Tourist information centre
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Free information about the town and its surroundings, museums and galleries and events. Database of accommodation facilities and transport. Guided tours upon request. Free Wi-Fi zone.
2. Banska Stiavnica Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Centuries of mining brought intensive use of wood and surrounding forests came to its limits. This - among aesthetical values - was the reason why the Botanical garden was established in 1838 on the ground of Mining Academy. Would exotic plants adapt and grow fast enough in Middle Europe climate? More than 250 different kinds of domestic and exotic plants make the scenery. Lean on our Giant Sequoia or Lebanese Cedar to refuel energy or just sit on the bench and relax.
Reviewed By laczkozsu - Debrecen, Hungary
After climbing up the streets and stairs to the bulding of Mining Academy we went into this nice park to relax. This is a huge area (7 hectares). It was used for practical courses for students from 1850's. Now it's open for public, free entrance. It's well cared for and clean with lots of green. We saw some exotic plants and trees: e.g.sequoia or cedar. We was walking and relaxing. Our favourite part was the tiny pond with beautiful water lilies.
3. Kalvaria
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4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 811petraj
Tough you have to walk to the steep hill it ´s definetely worth it. However it ´ s not suitable for smaller kids. The view is breathtaking.
4. Tajch Klinger
5. Trojan pillar
6. The Holy Trinity Square
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
The main town square was formed at the beginning of the 16th century and today it is the core of the town. The Town Hall and the St. Catherine church, rich burgers palaces on the square sides and the plague column with of the Holy Trinity statuary form one of the city´s architectural highlights.
Reviewed By RolandNavratil - Trnava, Slovakia
Beautiful centrum of the town. Especially when good weather, just to sit and relax. You can continue up the street and you will appear in the forest and in 15min by beautiful blue water lake Velka Vodarenska.
7. Statue of the Virgin Mary
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Stonemason and sculptor Frantisek Rossner finished the Statuary of the Virgin Mary in 1748. At the very top, Immaculaty statue, treading the head of a monster, with angels flying around. On the column, statues of three angels are situated: Michael, Gabriel and Rafael.
