June 29, 2011
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AquaCity Poprad – a popular thermal aquapark with amazing mountain views | Slovakia Updated: March 6, 2020 | By Claire | More In the city of Poprad, located in the north-eastern part of Slovakia, just few kilometres from the well-known High Tatras Mountains you can enjoy the fun in the popular aquapark – AquaCity Poprad. […]
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Categories: Slovakia, Wellness, Relax & Sports
June 27, 2011
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Demänovská Ice Cave in Slovakia – one of the first known caves in the world Updated: June 27, 2020 | By Claire | More Demänovská Ice Cave is located in the entrance to the Demänovská valley in northern part of Slovakia, near the town of Liptovský Mikuláš. It includes the longest known underground system of […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
June 10, 2011
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Jasovská cave – national natural monument of Slovakia Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Jasovská cave (or Jasovská jaskyňa in Slovak) is located in the Slovak Karst, near the village Jasov, in the south-eastern part of the Slovak Republic. The cave has been known since time immemorial. There were found artifacts from […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
May 22, 2011
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Kriváň Peak (2494,7m) – the symbol of Slovakia Updated: May 22, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Kriváň is one of the highest peaks in the High Tatras Mountains and one of the most famous tourist destinations in High Tatras National Park. It is located in Slovakia near the Polish border, in the region […]
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May 15, 2011
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Kremnica – historic town with the oldest mint in the world | Slovakia Updated: June 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Kremnica is a historic city with a rich mining and mint tradition. It is located in the central part of the Slovak Republic, in Kremnica mountains at an altitude of 561 m. Near […]
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Categories: Sights, Slovakia
May 6, 2011
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Popradské pleso – one of the most popular places in Slovakia Updated: June 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Popradské pleso (1494,3m above sea level) is a mountain lake and lies in the western part of the High Tatras mountains in the middle of Mengusovská valley. Popradské pleso became the starting point for many […]
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May 2, 2011
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Protected Landscape Area Vihorlat – a volcanic mountain range in Slovakia Updated: June 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Protected Landscape Area Vihorlat is a volcanic area in the Slovak Republic. It is located in the regions of Prešov and Košice in the Eastern Carpathians. The area is bounded by the towns Remetské Hámre […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
February 19, 2011
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Ochtinská Aragonite Cave – the only Aragonite cave of that kind in the world | Slovakia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is located in the southern part of Slovakia, in the Košice region, near town of Rožňava. Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a unique natural phenomenon and the […]
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February 16, 2011
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Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak in Slovakia and the entire High Tatras mountain range, soaring to 2,655 metres above sea level in a dramatic pyramid of granite that dominates the skyline of Central Europe’s most spectacular alpine massif. More than just a statistic, summiting Gerlach is one of the most rewarding mountaineering experiences in […]
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February 7, 2011
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Stratená – where to stay during your trip to Slovak nature paradise Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Stratená is a mountain village in the eastern Slovakia and it is probably the best place to stay during your trip to National Park of Slovak Paradise. Stratená is located in the district of […]
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