CONTENT 3 the Area of the Region Is Interlaced with Attractions, Monuments, Hiking Trails and Other Interesting Things
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OOCR TSP - mapa A2 FINAL + logo.pdf 1 25.8.2015 18:35 The most beautiful one-day trips .............................4 For history lovers .......................................................6 Museums and Galleries ...........................................10 Folklore and traditions .............................................12 The most beautiful views and panoramas ............13 How the region tastes ..............................................16 Relax by the water ....................................................18 Travelling the length and breadth by bike .............20 Activities and experiences for the whole family ..22 Top events in the region ..........................................25 Winter holiday in the region ....................................26 The most beautiful hikes .........................................30 Legends .....................................................................34 Useful Information ....................................................35 Accommodation ........................................................36 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K CONTENT 3 The area of the region is interlaced with attractions, monuments, hiking trails and other interesting things. We recommend some of the most beautiful tourist destinations, that can be visited in a day, to make the planning of your tours easier and to get acquainted with the most interesting attractions of the particular locations. 1. SPIŠSKÝ HRAD (SPIŠ CASTLE) AND SUR- Cycling in Levočské vrchy. Many tourist routes ROUNDING CULTURAL AND NATURAL and cycling tracks can be found in the mountains. MONUMENTS Marked routes and tracks provide tourists with gen- Sivá Brada. It is a travertine mound where a mi- uine hikes and cycling trails with spectacular views neral spring has its source. It offers a possibility to on the surrounding scenery. directly observe travertine formation. 3. BELIANSKE TATRY – ŽDIAR Spišský salaš. You can find it beneath Sivá Brada. It is the You can taste regional specialities here and have a Belianska jaskyňa (Belianska Cave). only accessible dripstone cave in the High Tatras. look at woodcarvings of local artists in its garden. Its scenic route is 1370 m long. Spišská Kapitula. It is a small religious site do- Ždiar. Tour the village with vernacular architec- minated by the Cathedral with a rare Romanesque Ždiar. ture, visit a museum and the restaurant Ždiarsky dom. statue of white lion. Bachledka SKI & SUN. It offers a bobsleigh track, a Spišský hrad (Spiš Castle). It is the largest ruin of nature trail, a discgolf, an observation tower, a play the castle in Central Europe. A Museum is situated zone for children and many more suprises. in the renovated part of the castle. Cycling Track Tatranská kotlina – Spišská Belá. Dreveník. This national monument – a travertine It is an asphalt track with rest areas suitable for cy- mound – presents a bliss for rock climbers. An im- clists and skaters. portant archaeological site is situated here. Žehra. It is a small village where you can have a 4. HISTORICAL KEŽMAROK, WATER RES- look at Kostol Sv. Ducha (the Church of Holy Spirit) ERVOIR ZLATNÁ, THERMAL SWIMMING with gorgeous well-preserved frescoes. POOL VRBOV Hodkovce. It is another small Spiš village. You can Kežmarok. The walk through the historic centre visit a Baroque manor house with the French park and streets is like a balm for souls of history lovers. in Hodkovce. The Wooden articular church (UNESCO site), the New Evangelical church, the Lyceum, Bazilika sv. 2. ANCIENT LEVOČA, SWIMMING IN THE Kríža (Basilica of St. Cross) and the Renaissance NATURAL BIO SWIMMING POOL, CYCLING belfry belong to the town’s unique objects. IN LEVOČSKÉ VRCHY (LEVOČA’S MOUN- The Castle. This town castle with an interesting TAINS) exhibition and a museum is popular with tourists. Levoča (UNESCO). The former metropolis of an- Water Reservoir Zlatná. It is a popular recreational cient Spiš ranks among the most popular tourist zone and a suitable destination for cycling tours. You sites in Slovakia because of its rich history and can visit Ranč Čajka (Čajka ranch) on your way there. remarkable architectural monuments. Its historical Thermal Swimming Pool Vrbov. A year-long part together with the altar of Master Paul’ were open swimming pool with natural geothermal water on 27 June 2009 inscribed on the UNESCO World offers swimming in 10 swimming pools. Heritage List. Behind the massive city walls of Lev- oča, which create the border of the historical core, 5. PIENINY – RAFTING, BICYCLES OR SPAS in the town conservation area, more than 300 na- Rafting Pieniny. Treat yourself with exciting expe- tional cultural monuments are situated. rience of rafting on wild water. Mariánska hora (Marian Hill). It is a member of the Červený Kláštor (Red Monastery). A monastery European Association of Marian Pilgrimage Sites. is a historical monument of Pieniny with an interest- Bazilika Navštívenia Panny Márie (Basilica of Vis- ing exhibition about the life and work of the monks. itation of Virgin Mary), a Greek-Catholic Chapel, a Dunajec rafting. Rafting on wooden rafts from pilgrimage and retreat house and an outer altar are Červený Kláštor or Majere to Lesnica will bring you situated on a natural elevation The wooden cross an unforgettable experience. at the foot of the hill reminds of the visit of the pope Cycling around Dunajec. You can use a bicycle for John Paul II. in 1995. The International Marian tour- your return after rafting. There are marked tracks and ist route goes through Mariánska hora in Levoča. you will also find several bicycle rental shops there. Natural Bio swimming pool in Levočská Dolina. ČERVENÝ KLÁŠTOR Smerdžonka SPAS. A It is an area with a natural swimming pool which beautiful area of spas where you can find a healing respects the environment and human health. To- spring, Dom zdravia spa with its offer of procedures gether with a fishing pond they are situated 6 km and many sport and recreational zones for spend- from Levoča, in the town’s district Levočská Dolina. ing free time for visitors of all ages. 4 1 THE MOST 4 BEAUTIFUL ONE-DAY TRIPS 5 3 2 5 The region is literally a treasure of precious historical monuments. In a small area you will find up to three locations classified as UNESCO sites, you can admire here many Gothic sacral structures and Renais- sance belfries, castles, manor houses and town halls. It does not matter which way you choose wonderful sights can be found everywhere. You can use i.e. signposts which show the Gothic Route... KEŽMAROK Historical town monuments houses can be dated back to the 13th century. Typical Spiš craftsman houses are situated on upper but also 1. The Wooden articular church (UNESCO) on low end of the street. The torso of town fortification The Wooden Evangelical articular Church has been can be found behind these houses.House Nr. 39 was inscribed into UNESCO List. The church was built the place where students – members of the secret as- in a vernacular Baroque style. The massive painted sociation Mor ho! who were expelled from all Hungari- arch leans against four spiral pillars and perimeter an schools because of their opinions – met. walls. The ground floor and six choirs can accom- modate more than 1500 people. Kežmarok’s Information Agency Hlavné námestie 64, 060 01 Kežmarok 2. The New Evangelical church in Kežmarok +421 52 449 21 35 In the second half of the 19th century Evangelists from [email protected] Kežmarok opted to build a new representative temple. 15 June – 15 September: 09:00 to 17:00 (including The structure is not of the unified architectural style. holidays, Saturdays and Sundays) It incorporates elements of Byzantine, Romanesque, Renaissance, Moorish and also oriental architecture. 16 September to 14 June: Monday - Friday: from 09:00 to 17:00 (from 13:00 to 14:00 Lunch break), 3. The Evangelical Lyceum Kežmarok Saturday: from 09:00 to 13:00, Sunday, state and The first mentions of the existence of Kežmarok’s religious holidays: closed. town school are from years 1383 to1392. After 1531 it was given a character of the Protestant Second- LEVOČA Historical town monuments ary Comprehensive School next to which academ- 7. Master Paul’s Square ic classes with the department of philosophy, law Glorious times of town resembles Thurzo House and theology were later established therefore the with Renaissance attic and sgraffito decoration. school changed to the Lyceum. The biggest school Veľký župný dom (The large district house) belongs historic library in Central Europe is situated in the to the most beautiful in the former Hungarian Empire, building of the Lyceum. The library has a collection architectonic valuable Hain House, Schwab Palace of 150 000 titles of all sorts and world languages. with a remarkable arcade court yard, Mariássy 4. The Castle – Kežmarok Museum House with late Gothic stone portal and Spillenberg Kežmarok castle represents a type of town castle House decorated with shells. Basilica of St. Jacob, - it was built directly on the town Kežmarok’s terri- a town hall and the Evangelic church dominate the tory to protect it from enemies. In the end, its own- square. Cage of shame is the tourist attraction. ers fought against Kežmarok which did not want to 8. Basilica of St. Jacob (UNESCO) give up its rights of free royal town and became an The Gothic sight of artistic and historical value, the ordinary servile town. The last owner of the castle largest sacral structure in Spiš and the second larg- was Ferdinand Rueber from whom the town in 1702 est in Slovakia is the pride of the town. The sanctu- bought the castle to its ownership from. ary itself is the highest late Gothic wooden altar in 5. The Roman Catholic church of St. Cross, the world (height - 18,62 m, width - 6,27 m) from the a belfry in Kežmarok woodcarving workshop of Master Paul from Lev- The Church of St. Cross was established in the Slav- oča, the collection of subsequent wooden altars, ic settlement as its name Windischgrund (Slavic ter- precious wall paintings and other valuable furniture ritory) used for centuries is the proof of this fact.