<strong>Bratislava: </strong>Whether you're walking through pathways of the Old Town or exploring grandiose Bratislava Palace, one of the main symbols of the capital, this Central European city doesn't disappoint.
Bratislava: Whether you're walking through pathways of the Old Town or exploring grandiose Bratislava Palace, one of the main symbols of the capital, this Central European city doesn't disappoint.
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<strong>Bratislava: </strong>The SNP Bridge (also known as UFO Bridge for its unusual design) is one of the city's most noted landmarks and boasts a splendid panorama of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle.
Bratislava: The SNP Bridge (also known as UFO Bridge for its unusual design) is one of the city's most noted landmarks and boasts a splendid panorama of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle.
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<strong>Košice:</strong> The second biggest town in the country is a slower paced alternative to its capital city and is home to the largest heritage reservation in Slovakia.
Košice: The second biggest town in the country is a slower paced alternative to its capital city and is home to the largest heritage reservation in Slovakia.
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<strong>Košice:</strong> It also holds the largest church in Slovakia, the stunning UNESCO-protected St. Elisabeth Cathedral, which dates back to 1230.
Košice: It also holds the largest church in Slovakia, the stunning UNESCO-protected St. Elisabeth Cathedral, which dates back to 1230.
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<strong>High Tatras: </strong>One of Slovakia's most impressive sights this mountain range is a fabulous affordable alternative to the Alps.
High Tatras: One of Slovakia's most impressive sights this mountain range is a fabulous affordable alternative to the Alps.
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<strong>High Tatras: </strong>The mountain range occupies an area of 785 square kilometers, with around 610 square kilometers based within Slovakia and about 175 square kilometers residing in Poland.
High Tatras: The mountain range occupies an area of 785 square kilometers, with around 610 square kilometers based within Slovakia and about 175 square kilometers residing in Poland.
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<strong>Bojnice: </strong>One of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia, Bojnice is most famous for its magnificent fortress -- Bojnice Castle -- which dates back to the 12th century.
Bojnice: One of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia, Bojnice is most famous for its magnificent fortress -- Bojnice Castle -- which dates back to the 12th century.
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<strong>Bojnice: </strong>Built in the 12th century, the fairytale castle has become a holy grail for Instagrammers thanks to its endless photo opportunities.
Bojnice: Built in the 12th century, the fairytale castle has become a holy grail for Instagrammers thanks to its endless photo opportunities.
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<strong>Levoča: </strong>Lying in eastern Slovakia's Prešov Region, this UNESCO-protected city has one of the finest Old Towns in the country.
Levoča: Lying in eastern Slovakia's Prešov Region, this UNESCO-protected city has one of the finest Old Towns in the country.
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<strong>Levoča: </strong>The Old Town Hall, which was built during the 15th and 17th centuries, is one of its most revered landmarks, and features a museum dedicated to the town.
Levoča: The Old Town Hall, which was built during the 15th and 17th centuries, is one of its most revered landmarks, and features a museum dedicated to the town.
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<strong>Spiš Castle: </strong>Founded in the 12th century and abandoned in the 18th, Spiš Castle is an impressive remnant of the country's turbulent past.
Spiš Castle: Founded in the 12th century and abandoned in the 18th, Spiš Castle is an impressive remnant of the country's turbulent past.
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<strong>Spiš Castle: </strong>Among the biggest castles in Europe by area, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993 .
Spiš Castle: Among the biggest castles in Europe by area, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993 .
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<strong>Bardejov: </strong>This UNESCO-protected northeastern town famous for its intact medieval city core has been dubbed the "most Gothic of towns in Slovakia."
Bardejov: This UNESCO-protected northeastern town famous for its intact medieval city core has been dubbed the "most Gothic of towns in Slovakia."
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<strong>Bardejov:</strong> The historic town was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000 and is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque places in the whole country.
Bardejov: The historic town was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000 and is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque places in the whole country.
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<strong>Trenčín: </strong>This small city is thought to be the northernmost known presence of the Romans in Central Europe, with a 179 CE rock inscription under the grandiose Trenčín Castle serving as proof.
Trenčín: This small city is thought to be the northernmost known presence of the Romans in Central Europe, with a 179 CE rock inscription under the grandiose Trenčín Castle serving as proof.
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<strong>Trenčín:</strong> Located<strong> </strong>in the west of the country, it's another great destination for spectacular castle panoramas and offers fascinating exploration opportunities.
Trenčín: Located in the west of the country, it's another great destination for spectacular castle panoramas and offers fascinating exploration opportunities.
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<strong>Banská Štiavnica: </strong>Tucked away in the forests of Štiavnické vrchy lies what was once the biggest mining center of the Habsburg Monarchy and the third-largest city in the Kingdom of Hungary.
Banská Štiavnica: Tucked away in the forests of Štiavnické vrchy lies what was once the biggest mining center of the Habsburg Monarchy and the third-largest city in the Kingdom of Hungary.
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<strong>Banská Štiavnica: </strong>It's now a<strong> </strong>a great destination to visit with plenty to see, such as the 15th century St. Catherine's Church and the Old Chateau, which dates back to the 13th century.
Banská Štiavnica: It's now a a great destination to visit with plenty to see, such as the 15th century St. Catherine's Church and the Old Chateau, which dates back to the 13th century.
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<strong>Low Tatras: </strong> Spanning an area of more than 1000 square kilometers, this national park is the largest in the whole country.
Low Tatras: Spanning an area of more than 1000 square kilometers, this national park is the largest in the whole country.
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<strong>Low Tatras: </strong>Freeride skiing enthusiasts can take on the slopes of Chopok, renowned as one of the top freeride destinations in Central Europe.
Low Tatras: Freeride skiing enthusiasts can take on the slopes of Chopok, renowned as one of the top freeride destinations in Central Europe.
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<strong>Kežmarok: </strong>Once a significant trade center, Kežmarok is a fascinating destination to visit -- one of the lesser-known treasures of Slovakia.
Kežmarok: Once a significant trade center, Kežmarok is a fascinating destination to visit -- one of the lesser-known treasures of Slovakia.
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<strong>Kežmarok:</strong> Things to see in this city include a UNESCO-protected Protestant wooden church and a picturesque Renaissance walled castle.
Kežmarok: Things to see in this city include a UNESCO-protected Protestant wooden church and a picturesque Renaissance walled castle.
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