The capital of Central Slovakia, the city of Banska Bystrica, in translation from the Slovak "mine stream", is an unforgettable place for a tourist trip .Situated in a picturesque location in the valley of the rivers Gron and Nitra, the city has preserved a unique natural landscape..Banska Bystrica is one of the largest cities in Slovakia, its cultural and historical center is .A large number of architectural monuments in the city and on its outskirts became one of the reasons why Banská Bystrica is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List .
How to get to Banská Bystrica
Banska Bystrica is located in the central part of Slovakia between two major cities - 208 km from Bratislava and 217 km from Kosice.
From the capital of Slovakia, you can get here by train without a change in 2 hours 57 minutes, paying 9, 68 EUR per trip. On the highways D1-R1 thanks to a well-developed transport network, the journey time from Bratislava will be 3 hours by car, 3 hours 30 minutes by bus. The bus leaves every half hour.
- How to get from Kosice to Banská Bystrica
Climate
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Banska Bystrica hotels
In the historic part of the city, next to the main square of the Slovak National Uprising, are the Hotel Arcade 3 * and Národný dom 3 *. The hotel buildings belong to cultural monuments and offer tourists modern rooms and suites with all amenities and free wired internet.
For business trips, the best option is the Dixon 4 * hotel with all conditions for business meetings and conferences. The budget accommodation is offered by Adonai Guesthouse, a short walk from the city. The cost of the room is 15 EUR per day. For active tourists there are camping sites.
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Kitchen and restaurants
A great popularity among tourists enjoys national cuisine. Especially it is necessary to note the restaurant of high cuisine Červený Rak in the area of the Slovak National Rebellion in the central part of the city. Be sure to try local dishes of smoked meat and trout, Slovak dumplings with cheese and "palacinky" - pancakes stuffed. National cuisine at reasonable prices from 3 to 8 EUR per dish can be enjoyed in a cozy restaurant in the suburb of Banská Bystrica Koliba u svätého Krištofa.
One of the popular pubs in Banská Bystrica, where you can try draft beer of all sorts, with confidence can be called Kapitol Pub.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Banská Bystrica
The land, rich in gold and copper, made the city the center of the mining industry in Slovakia, which was reflected in the architecture of Banská Bystrica. One of the most beautiful buildings of the Gothic style of the medieval era is the House of Turzo, which preserved fragments of frescoes and architectural elements of the 15th century. The museum is open daily, the ticket price is 2 EUR.
Another monument of architecture is the local "Pisa Tower" on the area of the National Uprising. Interest for tourists is an unusual Postal Museum, opened in 1996. Among its exhibits - rare brands and envelopes, mailboxes and other unique items of Hungarian and Slovak mail. The entrance ticket will cost 0, 83 EUR.
Familiarization with historical monuments can be fully combined with active recreation in the city of Banska Bystrica. The proximity of ski resorts, including the famous sports center Donovaly, creates for this all the conditions. Modern cross-country ski runs, prepared trails for hikes, wellness centers - all this diversifies the rest in the unique Slovak city of Banska Bystrica.
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