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Banská Štiavnica is located in: Slovensko, Banskobystrický kraj, Banská Štiavnica. Find detailed maps for Slovensko, Banskobystrický kraj, Banská Štiavnica on ViaMichelin, along with road traffic, the option to book accommodation and view information on MICHELIN restaurants for - Banská Štiavnica.
- Town of Banska Stiavnica. Rather than jump straight into what to do in Banska Stiavnica and why it’s such a great day trip from Bratislava, I thought it wise to first tell you a little about the town.
- Church of St Catherine. Following the main street you’ll eventually spy two towers in front of you. The further of the two is a very narrow tower belonging to the local Town Hall.
- Holy Trinity Square. Just up from the Church of St Catherine you’ll find the closest thing there is to a main square with the Holy Trinity Square. There are some seriously old buildings around the square, with one still sporting patches of a mural once painted upon it.
- Old Castle. While it’s not immediately obvious, behind the buildings on Holy Trinity Square is one of the main places to see when sightseeing in Banska Stiavnica.
- Where Is Banska Stiavnica?
- History of BankSA Stiavnica
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- Things to Do in Banska Stiavnica
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- Is It Worth Visiting Banská Štiavnica?
- When Is The Best Time to Visit Banska Stiavnica?
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- Places to Stay in BankSA Stiavnica
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Banksa Stiavnica is a small town in central Slovakia around 170 km away from Bratislava and 145km from Budapest. You can even reach it on a weekend trip from Budapest as it is just over a 2 hour drive. Something that makes Banska Stiavnica fairly unique is that it is located in a huge caldera (a hollow area that forms after a volcanic eruption) cal...
Not only is Banska Stiavnica the most beautiful town in Slovakia, it also has a fascinating history It is a completely preserved medieval town and for this reason, Banska Stiavnica was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Sitein 1993. When we found this out, we knew that it would be worth visiting. Banska Stiavnica has a rich mining history, dating b...
Our tip for visiting Banská Štiavnica would be to stay there. It is a hidden gem but there are still tourists, particularly in the summer months. If you want the place virtually to yourself, then stay overnight. Look at these empty streets in the photo below! Also – think about the time of day for visiting certain sights in Banska Stiavnica. Some s...
Banksa Stiavnica itself is a small town and is best explored on foot. However, some of the sites that we recommend seeing are easiest explored by car (hence our recommendation to hire a car). Central Banksa Stiavnica things to do:
If you base yourself in Banska Stiavnica, there are some great things to see and do in the surrounding area. You shouldn’t miss a visit to Bojnice Castle(Castle of Spirits) – one of the oldest and most important monuments in Slovakia. It was built in the 12th century and is straight out of a fairytale. Don’t miss the secret grotto under the castle ...
Having seen our photos from our travels, people still ask is Banská Štiavnica worth visiting? If you like visiting beautiful, historic towns with very few tourists, then yes, Banksa Stiavnica is worth visiting. We can’t actually think of a reason not to visit.
The best time to visit Banksa Stiavnica is during the summer months. This is so that you can enjoy the full extent of the outdoor activities in Banska Stiavnica. It is a fabulous place for open air swimming and the hiking in the Stiavnica Mountains is not to be missed.
We spent 3 days in Banská Štiavnica as we used it as a base for exploring the local area. You would only really need one day to explore the town itself – maybe two at a push.
The Grand Matej (click to check rates and book) is the main hotel in Banska Stiavnica. It is right in the centre of town. They have an onsite sauna and hot tub that overlook the town. Families might like Penzion Cosmopolitan IIwhich has a room for 4 people and is very central. We stayed in an apartment in the centre of town which had the best views...
There are a number of restaurants in Banska Stiavnica. We were only there for 3 days and ate at a couple of them because we were self-catering. We can recommend the pizza from Black Min the centre of town. They also do takeaway. The cafés lining Andreja Kmeťa are also worth visiting, even if just for a coffee to people watch. Cantína Tratóriais the...
Located in the mountains of Štiavnické Vrchy, this extensive property covers a total area of 20,632 ha and includes the urban centre of Banská Štiavnica as well as the surrounding landscape featuring vital relics of the mining and metallurgical activities of the past, especially gold and silver.
Aug 18, 2015 · This small mining town is located in the middle of Slovakia, around 170 kms away from Bratislava and 240 kms away from Kosice (second biggest city in the country).
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Buses and trains are about the same price, there are numerous options: Bratislava: By bus: 2 or 3 buses a day, 185 km. By train: Take a quick-train to Hronská Dúbrava (Direction Zvolen), and change there for Banská Štiavnica, 220 km. Zvolen: (35 km from Banská Štiavnica): By bus: Direct connection established; By train: Both direct and ...
