Foto: The colorful wooden houses (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Slovakia - At breakfast, we realize there were more guests staying at the hotel after all — we thought we were the only ones. Near the hotel lies the museum village of Vlkolínec in the mountains. It’s less than a fifteen-minute drive away. Due to its sheltered location, the village has preserved its traditional log houses. Most are brightly painted, and they contrast beautifully with the blue sky and the mountains. We stroll among the houses. One of the homes is open as a museum, showing how people used to live. Via a wooden bell tower, we reach the small stone church. The houses in the village are still inhabited, but the residents are clearly used to tourists walking around. We leave Vlkolínec behind and head toward Bratislava.
Historic town of Banska tiavnica
Slovakia - The historic town of Banská Štiavnica is centrally located. It is a completely preserved medieval town. Due to its historical value, the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The heart of the town is the historic Trinity Square. ...
Spi Castle
Slovakia - Our first stop is the castle of Spišský. The ruins of this old castle lie strategically on a rocky outcrop. We can see the castle from far away — it’s no surprise this is one of the most photographed sights in Slovakia. The castle consists of three ...
The Slovak capital Bratislava
Slovakia - The hotel is located right at the edge of Bratislava's old town. We leave the hotel and head toward the baroque Grassalkovich Palace, the residence of the president of Slovakia. The Trinitarian Church is located near St. Michael’s Gate Tower. We walk ...
The Tatra Mountains
Slovakia - The Tatra Mountains are located along the border of Slovakia and Poland. The Tatras form an elongated mountain range stretching through northern Slovakia and southern Poland, continuing further into western Ukraine and Romania. The High Tatras, or Vysoké ...