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SLOVACCHIA
Nome ufficiale: Repubblica slovacca (Slovacchia / Slovenská Republika)
Capitale: Bratislava
Forma di governo:
Repubblica parlamentare
Area: 49.035 km²
Popolazione: 5,4 milioni
Altre principali città:
Levoca, Banska Stiavnica, Košice
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Dopo la rottura della Cecoslovacchia, la Slovacchia diventa una nazione indipendente. La Slovacchia è una terra di castelli, montagne e aree incontaminate di foreste incantate. Le regioni settentrionali e centrali sono piene di montagne. La regione meridionale è fertile pianura. Il possente Danubio è il fiume principale in Slovacchia.
Bratislava
Bratislava,la capitale della slovacchia, è situata lungo il Danubio, ed è circondata da fitte foreste e vigneti. Bratislava è famosa per i suoi birrifici, infatti la maggior parte dei pub e dei ristoranti
servivano la loro birra creata tramite una tecnica tradizionale. Questo attira i visitatori alla sua cultura del bere clanking tankard.Puoi camminare lungo il centro storico splendente e sgranocchiarti un delizioso Trdelnik (un dolce locale), godendoti nel frattempo un'atmosfera tranquilla.
Banska Stiavnica
Un'antica città mineraria, che un tempo era ricca di argento e oro come ricca è ora di leggende interessanti, luoghi sorprendenti e patrimonio culturale. Non essendo solo una perla incantata nel cuore delle montagne circostanti, questa città è sempre stata insolita e straordinaria, e lo è ancora adesso. Muri intrisi di storie avvincenti, miniere di misteri dimenticati, splendide colline con i ricordi della grandezza del passato. Lasciati ammaliare dai favolosi vicoli e stupiti dalla ricchezza del patrimonio culturale, tecnico e artistico.
Monti Tatra
I monti Tatra nel sud sono un luogo eccellente per l'escursionismo e lo sci.
Tatra National Park is a Unesco protected biosphere reserve
Košice
The second largest city in Slovakia, is one of the most underrated cities and hidden gems. It is a major hub of art and culture. It has a stunning mix of architectural styles, from Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque to Art Nouveau.
Due to its location being in between Hungary and Poland, Kosice has always been an important hub throughout its history attracting merchants across the region.
Hlavná Ulica Main Street
Most of your attention will be on Hlavná Ulica (Main Street), as all of Košice’s historic monuments are concentrated onto one glorious street. St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral, Urban’s Tower and St. Michael’s Chapel together with bustling cafes and stylish shops, are located in the heart of Hlavna ulica.
Stroll past a small park, marvel at the unique musical fountains, to experience its hourly chimes . Across from the fountain is the State Theatre, a baroque beauty from 1899.
St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral
This 14th-century Gothic cathedral dominates Košice's main square, it is the largest and most ornamented church in Slovakia. Make time to climb up the 60-metre church tower for a view to remember.
Urban’s Tower
Originally, the Urban Tower was a Gothic prismatic campanile that also had a pyramidal roof. It had been erected during the 14th century, and the church bell that had been installed at this tower was dedicated to Saint Urban, the patron related to the vine-dressers.
The tower’s original bell was cast in 1557 and weighs seven tons.
It was damaged in a fire in the 1966 and after it was restored it was placed in front of the tower as a monument.
Kosice State Theatre
A baroque beauty from 1899. The interior is accented by rich details and watching a performance there feels like stepping back in time.
Musical Fountain
The musical fountain with dozens of jets that perform a little show in time to classical and pop music piped through speakers around the square.
Plague Column
A 14 meters tall Baroque plague column elected in the 18th century as an expression of gratitude to Virgin Mary for ending the plague epidemic from 1709 and 1710.
Levoca
L'altare in legno più alto del mondo si trova nella città medievale di Levoca. È stato fatto senza l'uso di un solo chiodo. Sono uno dei più importanti edifici sacri in Slovacchia.
Vlkolínec
Vlkolínec has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, and is one of ten Slovak villages that have been given the status of a folk architecture reservations. This status was granted because the village is an untouched and complex example of folk countryside architecture of the region of the Northern Carpathians.
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Castles Of Slovakia
Slovakia is filled with an abundance of gorgeous castles, many of which’s history dates back to pre-historic times. Here are list of some castles that you may like to add on to your bucket list while in Slovakia.
Bojnice Castle
The real gem of Slovakia, this Romantic fairy-tale Castle is one of the most visited and most attractive castles in central Europe. First reference of the castle came from the 11th century. Originally it was a wooden and later stone structure. The most famous noble dynasties changed on the post of the castle owner and gradually expanded it. The elongated cylindrical tower emerges from the forest. The spire with delicate colors and beautiful lines, combined with the elegant and dreamy shape, is the source of inspiration for the design of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland.
Cerveny Kamen
Cerveny Kamen, meaning “red stone” in Slovak, is an imposing Renaissance fortress built in the 13th-century in the Little Carpathians near the village of Častá. It was part of the chain of the Kingdom of Hungary’s frontier defense castles ranging from Pressburg to Zsolna.
In the 16th century, when the Pálffy family acquired the castle , it was rebuilt into a bulky fortress with a fortification system that was then one of the top military-defensive systems. The Pálffys owned the castle until the Second World War. Today, the castle houses a museum presenting historic housing of the nobility.
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Devín Castle (Devín Hrad)
Built on the top of a high crag, the well preserved ruins of Devín castle is noted for a marvellous geographical position, located on the confluence of the Danube and the Morava rivers, border between Slovakia and Austria. It is the oldest castle in Slovakia, built in 860 A.C. When in Bratislava, don’t miss the trip to the castle of Devin!
Orava Castle (Oravský Hrad)
Situated on a dramatic hilltop towering above the Orava river, Orava Castle was dated back to the 13th century. Originally, it was just the upper castle, but later middle and lower castle were built and hence all three parts have different architectural styles. Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance features in a unique style. This castle was the venue for movie Dracula from year 1922.
Spiš Castle (Spišský Hrad)
The ruins of Spiš Castle, standing proudly on the hill, is one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe.
It was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier castle. It served as the political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of Szepes County of the Kingdom of Hungary. Afterwards, it became the seat of the head of the Spiš region for many centuries. In 1780 the castle compound was destroyed by fire and the proud Spiš Castle gradually fell into ruins. In 1970, the castle underwent repairing, reconstructing and extensive archaeological research was carried out. Now, it serves as a museum and exposition piece at the same time.
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Castello di Bojnice
uno delle attrazioni più affascinanti slovacche, questo romantico castello delle fiabe è uno dei castelli più visitati e più attraenti dell'Europa centrale.
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Slovak cuisine
Meat, meat and meat! The focal point of a meal is often pork or game! And all wash down by a local beer!
Some local dishes to try :
Bryndzové halušky – potato dumplings with sheep cheese and roasted bacon
Krvavničky -a blood sausage
Jaternice or hurky - a sausage with rice containing any and all parts of a butchered pig
Hovězí guláš - Slovak Goulash
Zemiakové placky – potato pancakes with flour and garlic fried in oil
Lokše – potato pancake
Kapustnica- Slovakian cabbage soup with a variety of smoked pork products, sausages, and dried mushrooms
Bryndzove halusky
Gulas
Chicken Lokša
Kapustnica
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Dessert:
Trdelnik- rolled dough that is wrapped around a stick, then grilled and topped with cinnamon and castor sugar
Laskonky- two crispy meringues combined with various buttercream fillings
Rogaliki- crunchy, flaky and soft dough with meringue filling
Bratislavske rozky- rolls of leavened dough filled with ground poppy seed or walnut
Trdelník
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Laskonky
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Rogaliki
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Bratislavske rozky
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