Beautiful Slovakia

Bratislava photos

2006-12-12T17:46:00.000+01:00

Bratislava photos:

UFO Restaurant Bratislava
Bratislava Christmas Tree
Bratislava Castle
Aupark Shopping Center
The Danube River
The oldest fountain
Hotel Carlton Bratislava
UFO Restaurant Bratislava
Residence of the President
Municipal museum

Park Hotel Tartuf Beladice

2006-05-02T20:26:00.000+02:00

The Manor-House at Beladice was built by the Jesenskys aristocratic family around 1820 and another aristocratic family of the Sziranyii - Otomos used it as their residence. The manor-house was later bought by baron Henrik Lindelóf, who re-built and enlarged it in the neo-classicistic style at the end of the century. The manor-house then obtained appearance of a two floor, three wing building of a rectangular ground plan with a central bay, roofed with a cupole at the garden front. A balcony based on iron construction was built around the bay and there is a direct entrance from the park to the oval sala terrena.
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Bratislava restaurant with Google Maps

2006-05-02T00:36:00.001+02:00

Bratislava restaurant - your restaurant guide - has integrated Google Maps to show you where the best restaurants in Bratislava are located.

Cycle tours Slovakia

2006-01-05T01:12:00.000+01:00

There is an incredible cycling and scenery in just about every region of Slovakia. Tours offered by Cycle Tours Slovakia are designed to satisfy and challenge cyclists of all levels and cycling preferences; from the occasional roadie to the hard-core elite of the mountainbike world.

Cycle Tours Slovakia

Bratislava - coronation town

2006-01-03T12:32:00.000+01:00

When walking in the city, probably you will notice little golden crowns in pavement. They identify the route that was passed by coronation procession. You may also walk the way walked on by kings. The route starts at the Gothic St. Martin Dome witnessing coronations of 11 Hungarian kings and 8 royal spouses in the course of 3 centuries. When walking inside the church, you will find an incomplete list of crowned sovereigns on the wall of the presbyter. Charm of ancient past will be recalled to you by one of the oldest small lane of the city – Kapitulska street, from where you can also see remarkable tower of the Church of the order of St. Claire. Along the streets Prepostska, Venturska and Sedlarska, you will get as far as to the Hlavne namestie (Main square), which used to be and still has been thick of things in the city. In the past, markets were taking place in it, ordinances of the town were announced from the tower of the Old town hall, but there were also executed capital punishments here. Major representatives of the town greeted the king in front of the Old town hall, who was then going on across the Franciscan square (Frantiskanske namestie) to the Franciscan church, where he dubbed knights of Golden spur. In addition to the little crowns in the Franciscan square, you will also find in pavement small works of arts that are results of the project Pavement as a symbol of crossroads. Through the Biela ulica (White street), where you can find a rare Renaissance wall painting on the facade of the house U cierneho havrana (At black raven), depicting St. Christopher, St. Florian and diggers in vineyards, you will get to Mlichalska street. The Michaels gate has been at its end since the 14th century, which had been integral part of city walls. It is the only preserved medieval gate whose tower is 51 metres high and a copper statue of St. Michael was placed on its tip upon its baroque reconstruction. Under the gate, you will find the so-called zero kilometre, where distances of Bratislava from other towns are identified. Next to the gate, there is the narrowest house of the city with its width of only 1.6 m. King used to ride horseback this way beyond the gates of the town, that is why you cannot find little crowns in the pavement in front of the Michaels gate any more.

Bratislava Photo

Bratislava Castle at night

2006-01-03T00:21:00.000+01:00

Bratislava Castle, looking over the historic core of the capital of the Slovak Republic is a landmark of this town and a National Cultural Monument that attracts the looks not only the inhabitants of Bratislava, but also the large amount of visitors from all parts of Slovakia, Europe and the whole World.
Bratislava Castle photo

Bratislava Photo

Luxury Casino Weekend Break in Bratislava

2005-11-27T11:52:00.000+01:00

Enjoy a great weekend in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia. Bratislava is the newest destination for city breaks. Stay in a luxury 4* hotel with private return airport transfers and enjoy Casino Vouchers to the value of 30 Euro each.

Bratislava, Slovakia has hit the ground running as an up and coming location for weekend city breaks. The historical backdrop of Bratislava is perfectly suited for a romantic getaway for couples, a place for friends to reconnect, or an unexplored family excursion. With centrally located accommodation, everything is a hop, skip, and a jump away!

Casino package includes:

2 Night's Accommodation in a Double/Twin room with breakfast buffet in the brand new 4* Crowne Plaza (opened September 1st 2005)
Return Transfers from the Airport to your hotel in Limousine
20 Euro in Betting Chips per person
2 Free Drinks - alcoholic or non-alcoholic in the Casino
VIP Membership to the Casino in the Hotel

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Fly for Christmas shopping in Europe

2005-11-26T13:05:00.000+01:00

Preparations for Christmas soon will be in full swing, with festive markets in many cities, colorful illuminations and pantomimes - just a few of the attractions that make this time of year so magical.

Book your flight with SkyEurope to experience Christmas preparations in other countries. Visit the wonderful Christmas Markets in Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary) and Krakow (Poland). Witness centuries old traditions and become a part of a colorful Season's celebration.

Lowest fares start at £19 one way including taxes and airport charges from London Stansted and from €52 from Dublin (including taxes and airport charges). Flights are available from London Stansted, Manchester and Dublin airports. By choosing SkyEurope flights to Bratislava you can also use special SkyShuttle bus service offering a direct connection to the centre of Vienna, Austria, which is less than one hour away from Bratislava airport.

For actual winter timetable (effective as of October 30), click here: timetable

Skiing in Slovakia

2005-11-25T12:00:00.000+01:00

Visit Martinske Hole, one of the most famous ski centres in the Slovak Republic, and an area of great natural beauty. Enjoy excellent ski conditions, small crowds, ski rental centre and memorable views.

Martinske Hole is a relatively small resort situated in the centre of Turcianska Valley in the Mala Fatra Mountains, 1435 metres above sea level. Queues are rare in this resort. It is famous for its excellent ski-runs, beautiful natural scenery and a view of all the Slovak mountains.

The beautiful surroundings of Martinske Hole offers many possibilities for tourism in the summer, but the area is best known for its great climatic and landscape conditions for downhill runs. Skiers will find various multi-level ski-runs with lots of natural snow throughout the whole season. The resort also offers cross-country skiing. The resort has 6 ski lifts, 7 downhill courses with differing levels of difficulty, ski service, ski school and ski and snowboard hire.

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6 days with 5 nights accommodation from €319

New flights from London to Poprad

2005-11-24T12:57:00.000+01:00

SkyEurope connects London (Stansted) with Poprad in High Tatras, with 2 flights a week. Eastern Slovakia offers now a value for money deal for all ski fans who are willing to explore new destinations. All flights are serviced with SkyEurope’s fleet of Boeing 737 jets, with a capacity of 133, resp. 149 seats.

Accommodation in Bratislava

2005-11-23T09:53:00.000+01:00

Bratislava has changed a lot lately. Except for becoming the businesscentre of the Eastern Europe, our Little Big city is also turning intothe very popular city break destination. With several cheap airlinesflying to Bratislava, more and more travellers use the chance to enjoythe unique atmosphere of the well preserved medieval Old Town with itsmany attractions. Charming historical buildings, several museums andgalleries, cheap food & drinks, shopping possibilities and friendlypeople, those are just a few things that attract many visitors all yearround. Bratislava also offers quality accommodation ranging from cheaphostels to the top class luxury hotels. Check the offer of Bratislava Hotels. As analternative, there are also several Serviced Holiday Apartments offering more space and privacy then a hotel at thevery reasonable rates. Come and experience the cosy atmosphere ofBratislava.

Spas in Slovakia - Rajecke Teplice

2005-11-19T02:18:00.000+01:00

Rajecke Teplice lies at a height of 415 metres above sea level, 6km from the little town Rajec. The first mention of the spa dates from 1376 and the village grew up later. The thermal springs with a temperature of 39°C were discovered in the 14th century. Diseases of the motor system are treated here, as well as nervous and psychological disorders. In addition to the sanatoriums, private accommodation is available for tourists. Apart from bathing in the thermal pools, which are open to the public, visitors who wish to combine medical treatment with recreation can visit a number of interesting places. One of these is Kunerad chateau, not far from Sulovske skaly, from where they can go on to see the ruins of Lietava Castle or to visit the resorts in the Mala Fatra mountains.

Aphrodite****
Accommodation directly in the Spa house 1st category 47 rooms and 8 suites. Room equipment: mini-bar, telephone, TV /satellite programs/, radio, refrigerator, bathroom and WC. Dinning room, café - open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Free entry to the Water World + fitness.

Prices:
Single room 59 €
Double room 109 €
Suite 129 €
Accommodation price includes breakfast

Slovak National Council Tour

2005-11-05T01:37:00.000+01:00

Every citizen may visit the National Council on any working day. If interested, during an ongoing session visitors may observe the debate from a balcony in the assembly hall or via closed circuit television channel. Furthermore, every day at 14 o’clock visitors may take part in a guided tour of the building. We also offer an interesting tour of the National Council with a commentary on the work of the Parliament and on its history to students and other organized groups of visitors.

Every visitor must provide a form of identification and undergo a security check. No visitor may move about the building unattended. The observation of the debate from the balconyThe balcony is open for public during all sessions of the Parliament and the number of visitors is limited solely by the capacity of the balcony. If the balcony is full visitors can observe the debate on a television screen in the Visitors’ and Information Centre.

Slovak National Council tour

Low cost flights to Slovakia

2005-10-31T10:52:00.000+01:00

SkyEurope
SkyEurope Airlines is the Central Europe’s leading low cost airline and offers flights to 23 destinations from Bratislava, Slovakia.

Ryanair
Ryanair offers flights from Bratislava to Frankfurt, London and Milan.

easyJet.com
Flights from London Luton to Bratislava - the capital of Slovakia.

Wizz air
Offers flights to Krakow, Katowice and Budapest which are close to Bratislava.

Chatam Sofer Memorial

2005-10-12T11:18:00.000+02:00

The Chatam Sofer Mausoleum is a rarity among the sights of Slovakia. It is part of a former Jewish cemetary dating back to the years 1670-1847. It is situated at the foothills of the Small Carpathian Mountains between the Danube river and the castle and has been the property of the Bratislava Jewish congregation up to this day. There are 23 graves and 41 separate thombstones in the Mausoleum. It is frequently visited by all Jews from all over the world who come here to say prayers and pay tribute to Chatam Sofer, the greatest Jewish scholar of the nineteenth century.

Spis Castle - world's cultural heritage UNESCO

2005-09-30T12:54:00.000+02:00

One of the most valuable monuments of the region Spiš is the national cultural monument Spišský Castle located in Spišská basin.

Its origins reach back to the mid 12th century, however, long before this there was a Slavonic fortified settlement on the neighbouring hill. The castle, a monumental construction, is Central Europe's largest ruin. It became the seat of the Spiš region and was the property of the queen Elizabeth Kumánska, mother of Ladislav IV. In 1312, the castle was besieged by Matúš Cák Tranciansky, but the castle remained unconquered. In 1443, Ján Jiskra, from Brandýs, gained the castle. In this castle the last Hungarian king before the Habsburgs, Ján Zápolský, was born. He was the last representative of his lineage in the 17th century as he lost the fight for the Hungarian throne. Since 1636, the Csáky family owned the castle until 1945. However it was inhabited only until the end of 17th century, when the Csáky family relocated to more modern manor houses. Spišský Castle, the most extensive castle ruins in Central Europe, entered into the list of the world's cultural heritage UNESCO nine years ago. On Saturday, May 1, 2004 its gates open for the summer tourist season.

Spis Castle

Dobsinska Ice Cave

2005-09-13T14:52:00.000+02:00

Situated in the Slovak Paradise, in the National Nature Reserve Stratena within the territory of the Slovak Paradise National Park. It was formed in the Middle Triassic limestones by the former ponor stream of Hnilec river. The cave length is 1,483 m. Ice filling occurs in the form of ground ice, ice „waterfalls", ice stalagmites and columns. The total volume of ice is 110,100 cubic meters with maximum thickness of 26.5 m. It ranks among the most important ice caves in the world, thanks to its character of glaciation. This is, in the European scope, even more pronounced by its location outside the Alpine region. The cave is one of the most important winter refuges of bats - Myotis mystacinus and Myotis brandti in Slovakia. The opening to the cave was known since the time immemorial. The cave was discovered in 1870, and open to the public as early as in 1871. Since 1887, it has been the first cave with electric illumination in that-time Hungary. Currently, 475 m of the cave are open to the public.

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Demanovska Ice Cave

2005-09-13T14:45:00.000+02:00

Demanovska Ice Cave is situated in the National Nature Reserve Demanovska Valley, in the territory of the Low Tatras National Park. The cave was created in the Middle Triassic limestones by the former ponor flow of Demanovka. It is 1,975 m long. Ice filling occurs in the lower parts of the cave. Ground ice, ice columns, stalactites and stalagmites are present. A finding place of bones of various vertebrates including speleal bear (Ursus spelaeus), that were erroneously taken for dragon bones in the 18th century. The cave has been known since the time immemorial. The cave was surveyed by G. Buchholtz Jr in 1719-1723. Numerous inscriptions on its walls and a lot of preserved rich literary resources evidence a great interest about this cave. The cave was open to the public in the eighties of the last century, and reopen in 1950-1952. Currently, publicly accessible are 650 m.

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Bardejov Spa

2005-09-11T18:37:00.000+02:00

Bardejov mineral waters are natural, slightly to moderately mineralized, with healing effects. They are classified as hydrocarbonic - containing chloride and sodium - carbonic, cold, hypotonic, with a relatively high boric acid content.

Bardejov Spa has a very long history. The Empress Elizabeth took treatments here also. Just a few miles away there lies a historical town of Bardejov, recently enlisted by UNESCO on the list of the World Cultural Heritage.

Sunflowers - Bardejov Spa
Herkules - Bardejov Spa

Kremenec - the easternmost pension in Slovakia

2005-09-11T18:13:00.000+02:00

Pension Kremenec is located near Slovak border with Poland and Ukraine. It offers trekking tours to the untouched nature of Stuzica premival forest. You can also visit wooden churches which were made without nails hundreds years ago.

Kremenec peak is the place where three borders cross - Slovak, Polish and Ukrainian. This is the last place where European bison lives.

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Biela Farma - the northernmost hotel in Slovakia

2005-09-11T12:57:00.000+02:00

Biela Farma is a cottage near Slovak-Polish border at Orava. It is a good place to relax both in winter and in summer. Winters here are snowy and the ski season is very long. Nearby there are two ski lifts and bicycle paths.

The hotel is surrounded by charming hills where you can go on hikes and admire the beautiful nature of Orava. In the evenings you can seat at the lake and look at the sunset which is usually very romantic.

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