Nitra Castle
Nitra Castle is a national monument and landmark of the city of Nitra. At present time, visitors can see the restored castle complex, they have the opportunity to explore the Castle grounds with St. Emeram Cathedral, Diocese Museum, Casemates and Cathedral Tower.
Cathedral of St. Emmeram's is a ...
Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov
The Historical Exposition Free Royal Town of Bardejov of Šariš Museum in Bardejov is located in a historical building, the Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall, built in 1505 - 1511. It presents the medieval history of Bardejov, from the first written record in 1241 to the end of the 18th century, its economic, social, and cultural life. The biggest attention is paid to the 15th and 16th centuries, when Bardejov reached the top of its fame and wealth. The exhibited items document developed crafts, craftsmen's lives, trade, textile production, form and execution of town administration, town's right for self-defence, medieval book culture, education and fine arts. The most valuable exhibits Group of sculptures called Small Calvary, made by the Master Paul from Levoča (a.k.a. Leuschau, Leutsovia) in 1520 St Nicholas's Altar from 1524 Janos Szilasi's Cup - made by a major Levoča goldsmith in 2nd half of 18th century Set of Renaissance burghers' epitaphs from the 17th century Queen Elizabeth's ring with brilliants The town hall is a part of the World Heritage Site - the historical center of Bardejov was entered in year 2000 into UNESCO World Heritage list.
Krásnohorská Cave
National natural monument Krásnohorská Cave (Krásnohorská jaskyňa) is a spring cave with underground water course on the northern foothill of the Silická Plateau near the Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka village. The cave was discovered in 1964 by cavers from Rožňava led by Š. Roda, who penetrated ...
Ochtinska Aragonite Cave
Ochtinska Aragonite Cave (Ochtinská aragonitová jaskyňa) is located in eastern Slovakia in Košice Region (Košický kraj), district Rožňava. There are few similar accessed caves in the world. The cave is unique in the richness and variety of aragonite decoration and the creation and development of underground spaces. Rich aragonite fill was created under specific conditions in closed underground spaces. Aragonite decoration occurs in renal, needle and spiral form. Aragonite is a mineral - calcium carbonate, which arises for example in rocks, caves in limestone areas, in the vicinity of thermal springs. The cave was discovered in 1954, it was opened to the public in 1972. The entrance to the cave is at an altitude of 642 m. a.s.l., the length of the accessible part is 230 m. The cave is located to the west of city Rožňava. You can reach the cave by car turning from the state road between village of Štítnik and city of Jelšava on the Hrádok Hill (2 km). The parking is 300 m in front of the cave. From here you can walk to the entrance area of the cave.
