Dunajec River Canyon in Pieniny national park in Slovakia

Claire — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:48:50 +0000

Dunajec River Canyon is a gorge and a famous tourist attraction on the borders between Poland and Slovakia. Due to its beauty and uniqueness of Dunajec River Canyon it is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The canyon separates the Małopolska Voivodship (Poland) and Prešov Region (Slovakia). It is a natural phenomenon where the Dunajec River breaks through the Pieniny mountain range and creates a narrow valley and a romantic ravine in the limestone reefs. The area is home to the rare plants and animal species. Dunajec is the only river that takes waters from the Slovak territory to the Baltic Sea.

Dunajec river canyon is very popular among tourists. Visitors can pass on the river on a flatboat and enjoy unforgettable adventure. This tradition dates from the early 19th century.

Towering cliffs along the canyon reach an average height of 300 meters. Dunajec River Canyon is a narrow gap in which the river has created seven turns. Most of the Pieniny national park is forested. Local peaks are generally conical shape.

You can find there many architectural attractions such as Castle Niedzica, or ruins of the castle Czorstyn directly above the Dunajec river. Slovak village Červený Kláštor is an excellent starting point for walking or cycling along the canyon.

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Bardejov – historic city in Slovakia

Claire — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:36:55 +0000

Bardejov is a historic city located in the north-eastern part of Slovakia. It is situated in the north of the valley in the Low Beskydy mountain. The first note of the town is from the 1241. Bardejov became a free royal city in 1376 and later in the 14th and 15th century also an important craft center. In 18th century Bardejov began to grow and use local medicinal springs and Bardejovske kupele spa has been created near the town.

In the town of Bardejov there are lots of historical monuments.

Major attractions include the Gothic parish church of St. Egidius from the 14th century. In the middle of the square there is the former Town Hall built in Gothic Renaissance style in 1511. Today it is a museum. In 1903 Saris Museum was founded there, where you can see numerous historical, natural and ethnographic exhibitions, and even the museum of icons.

We recommended to visit also a local spa together with the open-air Museum of Slovak village. Bardejov Town is on UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Today Bardejov has around 33000 inhabitants.

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Dunajec River Canyon in Pieniny national park in Slovakia

Bardejov – historic city in Slovakia