January 16, 2012
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Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia Updated: January 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by […]
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January 10, 2012
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Pieniny – the smallest and second oldest national park in Slovakia Updated: January 10, 2020 | By Claire | More East of the rocky peaks of the High Tatras mountains lies the picturesque and extremely attractive natural scenery of Pieniny National Park (Pieninský národný park – PIENAP). It is spread at the Slovak-Polish border and […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
January 9, 2012
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Štrbské Pleso – a favorite ski, tourist, and health resort in the High Tatras mountains in Slovakia Updated: January 9, 2020 | By Claire | More Despite the recent natural disasters that occurred in 2004 in the High Tatras National Park, Štrbské Pleso is still one of the most visited tourist destinations in Slovakia. In […]
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November 18, 2011
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Vlkolínec – best-preserved folk architecture in Slovakia Updated: November 18, 2020 | By Claire | More Slovakia is known for its picturesque villages with traditional houses and folk architecture. One of those villages is so unique that it has even got on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by […]
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November 17, 2011
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Prešov – a birthplace of many famous Slovak singers | Slovakia Updated: November 17, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Prešov is situated in Košice basin and is surrounded by Slansky hills and Šarišská Highlands. Through the city flows Torysa River and cross major international roads and railway lines. Prešov features Observatory […]
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November 10, 2011
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Nitra – the oldest city in Slovakia Updated: November 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Nitra is the oldest and currently the fifth largest city in the Slovak Republic (82,661 inhabitants). It is a modern city with a rich cultural and business life. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Janos Korom Dr. […]
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September 29, 2011
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The oldest marathon in Europe starts this weekend in Košice, Slovakia Updated: October 4, 2020 | By Claire | More The first Sunday of October is traditionally the day of the oldest marathon in Europe which annually takes place in Košice, Slovakia. Košice Peace Marathon, as it is named, is the second oldest marathon in […]
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Categories: Slovakia, Wellness, Relax & Sports
August 13, 2011
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Aquapark Meander Park Oravice – one of the best relax centres in Slovakia Updated: August 14, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Aquapark Meander Park Oravice is situated near the town of Tvrdošín, surrounded by the West Tatras and Orava Magura mountains. The thermal water in swimming pools All pools in the resort are […]
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August 12, 2011
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Aquapark Vyhne – Thermal Water Paradise in Slovakia Updated: August 14, 2020 | By Claire | More The village Vyhne lies at the beginning of the protected area Štiavnica Mountains (Slovak: Štiavnické vrchy), amidst beautiful nature, only 15 km away from the historic royal mining town of Banská Štiavnica and less than 40 km from […]
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August 1, 2011
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Thermal Spa Resort Podhájska – Dead Sea in the heart of Europe | Slovakia Updated: August 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Podhájska village is situated on the southern part of Pohronská hills at an altitude of 170 meters. It is one of the oldest villages in the Slovak Republic. You can find it […]
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