Wonderful Smolenice Castle at the foot of the Malé Karpaty Fold here Village Mountains Main Street Exposition of photos of Pál family Smolenice Castle Castle Tower English Park Hill Záruby Cave Driny Waterfall Hlboča Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary Chapel of St. Vendelín Calvary Celtic Fort Molpír Museum Molpír Birthplace of Štefan Banič Castle bastion Wine Gallery Včelco INTERESTING FACTS Havran Pub Pizza Halenár Restaurant K & H Villa Agnes Shepherd's Hut Koliba pod zámkom Pillory 25 Cycle Route ABOUT VILLAGE Easier Route A: Church, Cemetery - Molpír - Smolenice Castle Easier Route B: Smolenice Castle- Vlčiareň - Cave Driny - Smolenice, centre 1 The rst settlement The territory of today Smolenice has More di cult Route: Smolenice - Havrania skala - Záruby - Záruby, sedlo – Čertov žľab - Smolenice Castle been colonized since the 6th century 29 More di cult Route B: Smolenice - Čertov žľab - Ostrý kameň - Čertov žľab - Smolenice Castle BC. "Arms" of the Malé Karpaty and later also multiple of medieval guard castles, to which belonged from 13th Information O ce INFOTOURS, SNP 52, 919 04 Smolenice, Tel. no.: +421 33 55 71 125, +421 904 212 555, www.infotours.sk century also castle in Smolenice, were Municipal o ce Smolenice, SNP 52, 919 04 Smolenice, Tel. no .: +421 33 55 71 000, email: [email protected], www.smolenice.com strategically protecting this locality. Originally, the village stretched in For more information: Tourist Information Centre - Region Tirnavia, Trojičné námestie 1, 917 01 Trnava so-called "General Mountains" Tel.no. : +421 33 32 36 440, +421 915 696 979, email: [email protected], www.regiontirnavia.sk/en northerly from the former castle.
Photo source: Cluster in Smolenice, Trnava Tourism From the ancient time the mountains were important source of stone, wood and lime for not only domestic Earl Joseph Pál (1853-1920), inancial support of Ministry Transport, Construction and Regional TOURIST MINIGUIDE but also for townspeople of Trnava. the patron of the village Smolenice
2 Trade Road 3 Earl Pál The local guild of resin used the Famous Pál family signi cantly SMOLENICE natural riches to the production contributed to industrial develop- of resin. This fact can be connected ment of Smolenice, especially Earl From the tower of romantic castle, from the fort with the rst historical name of the Joseph Pál . He was an educated Molpír, or from any of the surrounding hills you will village "Villa Solmus". Hopefully "this man, a good economist and material was not sticking on the manciple. In Smolenice and have a view of the picturesque village situated in the heels" of traders who used to visit its surroundings he founded sh foothills of the mountains Malé Karpaty. Follow the the village. Thanks to them and their ponds, sawmills, farmyards, distille- goods the importance of the village ries, and he was devoting to horses Development of the Slovak Republic, 2015 Map source: Anton Chrvala; with the f footsteps of its ancient past, admire the extraordinary was greatly rising. In fact, since 1256 breeding. Besides that, his name natural wealth that surrounds it, taste local specialities The Villa Solmus has been one of the is connecting with the construction stops of Via Bohemica - The famous of Smolenice Castle and Chemical and try sweet mead ... Welcome to the pearl of Czech - Hungarian trade road, linking Factory of Joseph Pál that preceded mountains Malé Karpaty. Welcome in Smolenice! Prague and Buda. the current Chemolak.
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CASTLE AT ONCE 7 Mountains 4 Smolenice Castle Malé Karpaty Did you know that Smolenice Castle Picturesque scenery of the village is was initially a guard castle? For this formed by the mountains Malé Kar- purpose, it was built in the 14th cen- paty. This diverse and legally protec- tury. Firstly the castle was owned by ted landscape spreads for one hun- the king, later by Erdödy family, but it dred kilometres from Bratislava to was Joseph Pál who decided to re- Nové Mesto nad Váhom. Even the build the shambles into a romantic name of the mountains reveals that residence in the 19th century. If it the height is not the thing which ma- reminds you the famous French kes them so special. The highest peak castles along the river Loire, you are Záruby with 768 m.a.s.l. is accessible right! It was the source of earl inspira- for everyone. Interesting is that just tion which was given as a project to around Smolenice are concentrated Joseph Hubert - author of Bojnice English park surrounding The rich stalactite decoration the most of natural treasures. Castle. Today, the castle is the youn- the Smolenice Castle of the cave Driny Discover the hidden corners of the gest and the most beautiful jewel of Karpaty mountains and forests. western Slovakia.
5 View from the tower 6 English Park 8 Cave Driny 9 Waterfall Hlboča If you climb ninety-nine stairs, you will Part of the romantic silhouette of the The beauty of the Malé Karpaty de- If you are collectors of unforgettable be in the three oors observation to- castle is an English park. The count monstrates cave Driny. It is the only experience, do not miss the view of wer of Smolenice Castle. However, we found inspiration in Scottish and cave in the western Slovakia which is the natural wonder a small waterfall recommend a short break - in the ga- English parks. On its generous area open for public visitors. It reveals its in the protected area – in the valley llery between the second and third are planted many rare tree species. charms for visitors for more than of Hlboča. However, it is necessary
oor, where you can nd an exhibi- Along with a pond it is the ideal place seventy- ve years. It was discovered to be at the right time in the right via.sk/en tion of contemporary photographs for a walk, picnic and sports activity. by accident. Thanks to dogs which place! Nine meters high waterfall, via.sk/en
from the life of noble Pál family. Asphalted pavement through the regularly vanished in a rocky hole, the only one in the Malé Karpaty, tirn a
tirn a Photos capture not only the park to the castle was made in one the explorers came with the idea of appears only in the spring, at the construction of the castle, but also night because of visit of the Soviet uncovering the secrets of the time of melting of snow. During a
the everyday life of noble family until politician Nikita Khrushchev, who mysterious hole. For this purpose tour in March or April de nitely do egio n egio n . r . r 1945, when the castle was nationali- spent the night at the castle. they used ladders. Today we owe not miss it. zed. Since 1953 the castle belongs to them the most important tourist Prepared by: Trnava Tourism - Regional Organization in 2015; Hospodárska 33, 917 01 ww w the Slovak Academy of Sciences. attraction of this area. ww w
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WINE AND MEAD WHERE TO EAT AND STAY
16 Wine Tradition 17 Wine at the Castle 19 Havran Pub Seven pruning knives and clay wine Wine Shop Gallery "seeks" and oers The stylish restaurant in the centre vessels from the fort Molpír are its customers the best regional and is a place where you can try material witnesses of the ancient international wines. In the village its famous taste of traditional connection between this locality shop you can taste new one, "wine dishes, delicious pizza and ne and wine. Indeed, in 1401 the village of the week" or buy a bottle of good regional wines. The building already had fourteen vineyards! wine. In the case of your interest includes a heated terrace and Citizens of Smolenice were selling we can provide guided tasting in a cheerful pub. The attentive sta their wine directly from the yard - places of magical southern bastion provides prompt service. "Pod Viechou”. These houses were of Smolenice Castle, which is also 20 marked with a chaplet of vineyard an essential stop on the popular Pizza Halenár leaves or a bouquet. In the secret Little Carpathian Wine Route. In a pleasant atmosphere of the res- room of vaulted cellars winemakers taurant to which belongs a summer even hid their products because terrace heated in wintertime, you can of the nancial control. choose from a variety of dishes, Havran Pub including pizzas and breakfast menu. 1 188 Meadery Včelovina Do you like discovering new tastes? 22 Pension Villa Agnes If so, we guarantee that you will be The pension located 5 minutes of enchanted by the magni cence walk from the village centre provides of the royal drink - mead. A good you perfect conditions during your quality of honey, water, yeast and stay. Guests can use the lounge and a masterful job - it is a secret of the summer terrace with replace. best world mead that was in 2003 There is a possibility of storing bikes also awarded in Apimondia. and breakfast on request. It is not a surprise that to produce Pizza Halenár one bottle bees must y up to 70 23 Shepherd's Hut 000 km. In company Včelco they will show you a process of 21 H & K Restaurant Koliba pod zámkom production and share with the Original rural restaurant oering Take a last opportunity and refresh experience of the taste of the delicious local specialities and yourself before the tourist route Historical photograph from the 19th century depicts Joseph Pál with children during the walk Visit company Včelco and take famous "liquid gold". a summer garden. across Malé Karpaty. in Smolenice. In the distance you can see ongoing construction of Smolenice Castle. the opportunity of tasting. Used photo: exhibition of photographs the Pál f i family in castle tower.
SACRAL MONUMENTS LIVE HISTORY TIPS FOR TRIPS ATTRACTIONS
10 Local Church 13 Fort Molpír 14 Museum Molpír 25 Cycle Route 26 Easier hiking Opening hours CONTACT To the precious monuments Above the village Smolenice is a Small and nice. That is local Museum Mountains Malé Karpaty have Church, Cemetery - Molpír - De nitely do not miss a visit Tourist Information Centre of Smolenice belongs also the Church mysterious hill Molpír (354 m.a.s.l.). Molpír, situated in the building of the many hiking trails, which you can Smolenice Castle. of the magical Smolenice Castle - Region TIRNAVIA, choose from according to your At the top of Molpír information of the Birth of the Virgin Mary. There were Celtic and also Slavic forts old rectory. In the six rooms it guards available in months July - August, Trojičné námestie 1, 917 01 interest and condition. The starting boards introduce you the ruins of a It is located in a quiet place, on a hill in past. In the 6th century it had the treasures of ancient history and 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Admission: Trnava, Tel. no. : +4213332 36440, point of several hikes is Smolenice Celtic fort. The beautiful views of the above the village, surrounded by an area of more than 12 ha and wide documents of the remarkable life adult / 2 €, child, senior citizen / 1 €). Email: [email protected] Castle. We recommend: surrounding mountains from the more than three thousand year old stone ramparts limited the three stories. A stable place have found - is a division of Trnava Tou- Cycle route Smolenice Castle - rocks are certainly at least equally Cave Driny gladly welcomes you every lime trees. It was built on the foun- courtyards and acropolis. In addition there the ndings from Molpír as rism (Regional Tourism Orga- Vlčiareň - Cave Driny - Smole- motivating. day except Monday, during the months dations of the original Gothic church. to many valuables there were found glass beads, cannel ceramics and nization). Village Smo lenice nice, centre. Distance: 3 km, Di culty: easy, Duration: 1 hr. from April to October every hour and The extensive renovation in 1642 was the remains of human sacri ces. ancient weapons supplemented by is a part of a tourist destination The less demanding route takes half at 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 01.00 pm, due to Gabriel Erdödy and his wife It was not cannibalism, but the old books of parish library. Another TIRNAVIA - Trnava and its you through winding forest paths 27 Smolenice Castle - Vlčiareň - 02.30 pm. (Admission: adult / 6 €, Mary Pál . The simple exterior of the religious and cult reasons that led room is devoted to the inventor of surroundings. In the region with multiple stops. Do not miss Cave Driny - Smolenice, centre. student / 5 €, child, senior citizen / 3 €). Renaissance type with remains origin people to these acts. the parachute, Štefan Banič. Next folk TIRNAVIA we recommend a visit of cave Driny. of Gothic architecture and beautiful Chapel of St. Vendelín that They believed that they will gain furnished room from the 19th A hiking alternative of the cycling visiting the attractions and Molpír Museum opens its doors every decorated portal contrasts with still dominates in the cemetery qualities and strength of their century will tell us more about dowry Distance: 6.5 km, Di culty: easy, Duration: 1.5 hours. route. landmarks in the villages: summer from July to August, in time the early Baroque decoration. victims... of former bride. Distance: 6.5 km, Di culty: easy, Duration: 2.5 hours. Smolenice, Suchá nad Parnou, 10.00 am - 04.00 pm. (Admission: adult Ružindol, Jaslovské Bohunice 28 More di cult hiking /1.50 €, child, senior citizen /0.70 € ). and Špačince. 11 Chapel 12 Calvary 15 Štefan Banič Smolenice – Havrania skala - We are looking forward Mead "Včelco" oers its newly opened Lives of Pál family were closely If you choose a forest path, near a Signi cant local native Štefan Banič Záruby - Záruby, sedlo - to you! In TIRNAVIA - region tasting rooms and shops with a direct linked to Smolenice. Thanks to them cemetery, northerly from the (1870 -1941) is famous for his Smolenice Castle. of the world wines! view of the castle. the village gained world acquain- Church of the Birth of the Virgin discovery of parachute during his Rock Havrania skala, visible from tanceship and hallmark of aristocracy. Mary, you arrive to a hill with three life in the USA, where he left afar, oers unforgettable views. So it is natural that the place of their crosses and the Chapel of the because of work in 1907. To Moreover, it is a popular climbing TOP EVENTS wall for young climbers. last rest is in the local cemetery. Ascension of the Lord. As the path invention, through which he SLOVAK CUP IN MOUNTAIN BIKING - MTB Dominant is the family tomb with follows, the number of stops on the wanted to save the lives of pilots, Distance: 12 km, Di culty: medium, Duration: 4 hours. via.sk/en Come to the castle park and support the best Slovak cyclists (July) Chapel of St. Vendelín carrying the calvary road is rising. The road will was motived because of tragedy inscription on the facade: "For eternal lead you to the chapel, hidden in that he had been a witness. He 29 Smolenice Castle - Čertov žľab ROUTE ACROSS THE FAIRY TALE FOREST tirn a rest of myself and my family. Joseph the forest stand. Artistic reliefs of himself tried the parachute by - Ostrý Kameň - Čertov žľab Fairies, waterman, and other fairy tale creatures wait next to the Smolenice Pál , Earl from Erdöd. 1896 ". There, calvary from 1912, were made by jumping from a fteen oors -Smolenice Castle Castle for children each year during the celebration of Children's Day (June) egio n next to their former vassals, are the Munich company Mayerische building and gained a valuable From the stop at Ostrý Kameň you can ON WHEELS AGAINST THE CANCER . r dreaming their eternal dream Joseph Kirchliche Kunstanstalt. patent. However, before returning have a view of Karpaty and the western The starting point of many hiking Archaeological ndings from Charity event next to the Smolenice Castle and musical performances Pál , his parents, son and two sisters. he reportedly sold it to US military part of Slovakia called Záhorie. trails is the English park. the Celtic fort Molpír of artists (August) Distance: 12km, Di culty: hard, Duration 4 hours ww w for 50 $… GHOSTS AT THE CASTLE (October, November)
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