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  • Bicycle Guide to the High Tatras on your mobil phone

    In relation to extension offer , the High Tatras Regional Tourism Organisation has prepared a next innovation for visitors to our mountains. It is an electronic guide, that will make it easier to move around the region on a bike. 
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  • Košice recommended by Fodor's Travel

    American publisher Fodor's Travel recommends Košice among 15 undiscovered European destinations. Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia and European Capital of Culture 2013.
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  • New Museum of Transport in Rajecké Teplice

    Enthusiasts of transport and its history can visit and have a great time in the new Museum of Transport Rajecké Teplice in the building of the railway station, which was officially opened in April by the Museum of Považie.
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  • CNN: Bratislava is one of the six most interesting European border cities

    What do Bratislava, Lille (France), Malmö (Sweden), San Sebastian (Spain), Trieste (Italy) and Kirkenes (Norway) have in common? According to the American news network CNN, they are the six most interesting border cities in Europe.
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  • Wolf Mountains: a unique Slovak wilderness film

    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.
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  • New information boards with QR codes on the monuments in Žilina

    Žilina became the first city in Slovakia, which informs not only tourists, but also the general public on important buildings with a unique information system.
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  • Google Street View in Slovak caves

    At Global Street View Map, special collections have also been added from Slovakia. From the comfort of your own home you can see the insides of caves, choose hiking in the High Tatras and Slovak Paradise, or visit open-air museums and castles.
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  • Aquapark Aquacity comes with news for children visitors

    Aquapark under the Tatras is already starting its tenth year of operation and on this occasion there are attractive news and surprises prepared for visitors. Aquacity in Poprad will be extended in March with news of this year - the new children pool.
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  • Exhibitions in the Slovak National Gallery free of charge

    The Slovak National Gallery introduces for this year as the first art museum in Slovakia free access to its expositions and for exhibitions in Bratislava (Eszterházy Palace) and Pezinok (Gallery of the Naive Art – Schaubmar’s Mill).
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  • Čičmany, salamander, puppets and pipes also included in the intangible cultural heritage list

    The Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Slovakia is since 24 October 2013 richer by four jewels. Čičmany ornaments, salamander of Banská Štiavnica, traditional puppetry, pipes and pipe culture have been added to it.
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  • Slovak Stonehenge is in Holíč

    According to Charles Tanguay Le Roux of the French Academy of Sciences, Holíč is the most eastern place with the presence of menhirs in Europe. The Holíč sanctuary and stone cult objects - one more reason to visit the region of Záhorie.
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  • Martinské hole via ferrata

    A via ferrata (stemples, ladders and steel cables) route leads to Martinské hole, a majestic mountain in the southern part of the Small Fatra mountains. 
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  • Great tip for a day-trip? Visit Volkswagen!

    Did you know that the Volkswagen Slovakia plant in Bratislava is unique in the world in that five car brands are made under one roof? At Volkswagen Slovakia you can see for yourself how world renowned cars are produced. 
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  • The Legend Comes Alive at the Altitude of 1,751 Metres Above the Sea Level

    After 12 weeks of intensive work during summer 2013, the old premises of the cultural remain of WIESNER suspended cableway building at Skalnaté Pleso mountain lake, designed by architect Dr. Jurkovič, have been restored. The building is also known as Encián and is situated at the altitude of 1,751 metres above the sea level.
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  • Lonely Planet ranks Piešťany among TOP 20 European spa

    The best known travel web portal Lonely Planet, belonging to the biggest publisher of travel guides of the same name, ranks the Slovak spa Piešťany among 20 best European spa with natural thermal springs.
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  • Carpathian maps give tips for tourists in the North-East of Slovakia

    Do you consider visiting the Region of Prešov? You can find several tips for trips to the eastern part of the border between Slovakia and Poland (between the High Tatras and Bukovec Mountains) on the new web page. 
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  • Bratislava UFO classed one of the craziest places

    Bratislava’s UFO restaurant on the Slovak National Uprising Bridge is mentioned in the German publication entitled “Crazy Places .Die verrücktesten Restaurants, Bars, Event Locations und Hotels der Welt“.
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  • M_P_ BA : map of authentic places in Bratislava

    Bratislava is not only about medieval streets of the historical Old Town. Inspire yourself to visit places visited by locals. Cult map M_P_ BA will help you to get off-the-beaten-track.
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