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11 ŠPANiA DOLiNA Dolný Staré Hory Harmanec Moštenica Špania Dolina 11 Špania Dolina: this picturesque 13 3 11 mining village was declared a Na- tural Preserve of Folk Architecture. Harmanec 9 1 A dominant landmark in the town is Kordiky Selce Slovenská Ľupča the early-Gothic Church of the Sa- Riečka viour‘s Transfiguration dating back to Ľubietová 4 7 1254. The town‘s main square is also home to a major mining landmark, Králiky 2 10 the Klopačka miner‘s house dating to 6 BANSKÁ BYSTRICA the 16th Century, which is currently home to a Needlework Museum, and the historic former headquar- 8 ters of the local mining authorities Badín Vlkanová (today‘s town offices) which also 12 houses the local copper mining 12 CHUrCH iN Hronsek museum (Naše múzeum medi). www.spaniadolina.sk Sielnica

12 The articulated wooden church SLIAČ Očová in Hronsek dates back to 1725 – 1726 Kováčová and is built without a single metal nail. 5 The church and the nearby wooden bell tower were entered into the UNE- SCO List of World Cultural Heritage Sites. www.hronsek.sk ZVOLEN

13 Harmanec cave is one of the most beautiful caves in and is known for its abundance of soft white calcite flowstone, which has resulted in beautiful curtains, rock 13 HArMANEC CAvE waterfalls and pools. www.ssj.sk Banská Bystrica Information Centre Námestie SNP 1, Banská Bystrica, Town Hall Building Information line: 048 / 415 50 85, 0907 846 555 [email protected], www.icbb.sk

Photo: igor Staudinger, Michal rengevič SNP Memorial 1 Rafting on the Hron River Cycling

The history of Banská Bystrica is 1 Rafting on the Hron River: Ex- Cycling: The area around Banská inextricably linked to the mining perience the excitement and a dash Bystrica offers hundreds of kilo- of silver and copper. The signifi- of adrenaline on a rafting trip on the metres of trails for cyclists looking cance of the Bystrica settlement Hron River. The Na Mlynčoku marina for an active way to relax. A special grew quickly thanks to the natural facility in Slovenská Ľupča organizes cycling bus in operation from June resources at the site, ultimately re- Hron River rafting trips and rents and to September comfortably transports sulting in royal recognition in 1255 transports boats and equipment. cyclists between popular destinations by Hungarian King Bela IV and the www.splavhrona.sk award of a city charter and related during weekends and on holidays. privileges. The golden period of www.dpmbb.sk Banská Bystrica‘s history span- Hiking: A dense network of marked ned the 15th and 16th centuries, walking and hiking trails are suitable Swimming: The local Aqualand for all ages as well as families with when the successful Thurzo-Fug- swimming park in Banská Bystrica children, those more interested in a ger copper company was active. offers both swimming and childre- To this day, the historical core of leisurely pace and for more experien- n‘s pools in addition to a range of Banská Bystrica is adorned with ced hikers through the Kremnica Mo- the architectural treasures of this 2 Králická tiesňava untains and the Low Tatra and Greater other attractions including water sli- BarbICan 4 Swimming park important period when Banská protected area Fatra ranges. des, beach volleyball, mini golf, table Bystrica earned the honorary at- tennis, weightlifting and paddle bo- tribute of “copper”. The city‘s mo- ats for cruises on the lake. Another dern history is primarily associated Marked hiking trails: refreshing option in the swimming fa- • Banská Bystrica (city train sta- with the Slovak National Uprising cility in the nearby town of Kováčová. tion) – Na Vartovke Observatory – (SNP) that took place in 1944, with 4 www.aqualandbb.eu Banská Bystrica (Podryba), 5 km important landmarks including the 5 www.holidaypark.sk SNP Memorial and the SNP Muse- • Banská Bystrica (Pieninská um marking this event. Street) – Panský diel – Šachtič- ky – Špania Dolina, 7 km Horseback riding: Learn all about horses and horseback riding at any Tip: • Staré Hory – Majerova skala Guided tour of Banská Bys- (Majer Rock) – Pod Líškou – number of small family farms and trica Krížna, 7 km ranches and then apply your new ski- Banská • Harmanec – Veľký tunel (Large lls on a trip through beautiful nature. Bystrica Information Centre Tunnel) – Nad Túfnou – Koša- 6 www.ponyfarma.sk Nám. SNP 1, Banská Bystrica risko – Kráľova studňa, 10 km 7 jslubietova.webgarden.cz 048/415 5085, 0907 846 555 • Špania Dolina – Šachtičky – 8 www.limfora.sk Pod Jelenskou skalou – Bully [email protected] 9 www.rovnianskyarab.com www.icbb.sk – , 13 km SNP Museum 3 Špania dolina Horseback riding 10 www.rancpodhorou.eu

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