Things to do and tourist attractions in Prievidza and surroundings

The Museum of Upper Nitra in Prievidza is one of the youngest museums in Slovakia. Founded in 1985, but to this day, during its relatively short existence, it has managed...

Take a trip to ancient prehistoric times with your kids and discover its secret corners. The original prehistoric museum is situated in the central part of Bojnice.

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Bencovje grunt belonged to the family of Štefan Benca, as indicated by entries in the registry books from the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Today, the house is o...

Of you are looking for the most romantic castle in Slovakia, don't go anywhere else than to the spa town of Bojnice. It is precisely where the beautiful historical buildi...

The tourist attractions of the region of Upper Nitra undoubtedly include the Upper Nitra mining museum (open-air), which is operated in the Cigeľ Mine. It offers visitors...

On the slope of Malý Rokoš in Strážovské Hills, there is a cave called Brložná diera. It is declared a natural monument and has the shape of a rock crack. The cave is 40 ...

The surrounding area of the village of Nitrica is composed of dolomite formations. One of these interesting natural creations is located under a rock on the northwest slo...

Directly below the romantic ruins of Uhrovec Castle in Strážovské Hills, there is a mysterious portal leading to the so-called Hradná Cave (Castle Cave). The cave was cre...

In Turčianske Teplice, in a beautiful environment near the spa park, in the middle of a large garden, there is a birth house of Mikuláš Galanda - an important Slovak pain...

The picturesque Turčianska Basin attracts tourist to its wealth, spa life, but it also has a lot to offer as regards to history too. Every village has its own unique hist...

Uhrovec - a picturesque village lying under the majestic Rokoš Hill is exceptional not only for its unique and intact nature, but also for its rich history. The village o...

Museum Painted on Wood was established in 2021, in the premises of the old Čičmany tavern. You can see in it a unique collection of folk-painted wedding wooden chests, em...

The village of Čičmany is situated in the Strážovské Hills and is characterized by its well-preserved folk architecture with typical log houses and two-storey houses. The...

Kremnica is a city with a rich mining history. If you want to get to know it and discover the hidden treasures of this “golden city”, you have to go to the place where it...

The free royal mining town of Kremnica has not lost its historical charm even in today's modern age. It is one of the few cities in Slovakia that has preserved its magnif...

The year 1710 was a turning point for the free royal mining town of Kremnica. Even the massive stone walls could not stop the uninvited guest arriving on the wings of dea...

One of the cultural sights of Partizánske is undoubtedly the Water Castle in Šimonovany, also known as a manor house or mansion. The manor house in Šimonovany is one of t...

Probably the most popular winter sport in Slovakia is skiing. Ski enthusiasts include recreational, active as well as professional athletes. That is why skiing in Slovaki...

The history of money ion the territory of Slovakia is best presented in the Museum of Coins and Medals. It is ocated right in the heart of the mining town of Kremnica.

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Pružinská Dúpna Cave offers a unique opportunity to stroll down the underground passage of one of the oldest caves in Slovakia. The entrance to the cave is located near t...

The beautiful Renaissance manor house in Brodzany dating back to the 17th century has been the seat of the Slavonic Museum of A. S. Pushkin since 1979. The manor house is...

The beautiful Strážovské Hills are full of charming caves, but only a few are open to the public. One of those accessible all year long is Babirátka Cave, located in the ...

In the enchanting environment of the Mojtín Karst, nature has shown its charm and conjured a unique and magnificent cave called Mojtínska Cave, also called Cave of St. Jo...

The cave underground of the southern part of the Greater Fatra National Park conceals mysterious natural splendors, which together formed the most important Slovak cave. ...

Great Fatra is rich in various rock cracks, smaller and larger caves. Probably the most famous in this area is the Mažarná Cave, which is probably known to every tourist ...

In the vicinity of the well-known and popular Harmanecká Cave, there is yet another, yet not well known Dekrétová Cave. The entrance to the cave is situated in the opposi...

The birthhouse of the leading figure of the second wave of Slovak realism, J.G. Tajovský, stands intact, serried by the beautiful nature of Tajov. This beautiful house wi...

The birth house of the leading personality of the second wave of Slovak literary realism, J.G. Tajovsky, stands still intact, serried in the beautiful nature of Tajov. Th...

The rich history of Rajec, as well as a comprehensive picture of the natural conditions of the Rajecka Basin, can be found in the Rajec Town Museum. The museum opened its...

In the heart of the natural scenery, surrounded by the greenery of a leafy forest near Trenčianske Teplice, there is a place known as Jánošík cave. This cave fissure is s...