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Nitra (Nitriansky kraj)
Nitra Castle
On a picturesque hill in the centre of the ancient city of Nitra, in place of Pribina’s castle stands the stubby Nitra Castle. This castle is the traditional seat of Nitra bishops; located in the castle complex is the the Bishop’s Office, St Emerám’s Cathedral and the Nitra Diocese Museum, which is the first diocese museum in Slovakia. Located in the eastern courtyard is the fabled Vazulova veža (Vazul’s Tower), the ...
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Žiar nad Hronom (Banskobystrický kraj)
Castle in Kremnica
For centuries the skyline of ancient Kremnica, an important mining city renowned for minting valuable gold coins, has been dominated by a beautiful castle with a Late Gothic church dedicated to St. Catherine. Kremnica Castle, built on a small hill close to the city’s historical square, is featured in a legend about shrieking peacocks that alerted the citizens and saved Kremnica from Hussites, who were about to climb ...
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Jewish Community Museum – Bratislava Synagogue
A synagogue on Heyduková street in Bratislava is not only the functioning Jewish house of God but also the museum open to the general public. There is the third largest collection of Judaica in Slovakia and commemorative wall reminiscent of the Holocaust Tragedy of Slovak Jews and other Jews during World War II. Premises of the museum and prayer room are open to visitors but during Jewish holidays, when there are Jewish ...
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Jesuit Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Bratislava
Jesuit Church of the Most Holy Redeemer is situated in the historical centre of Bratislava. It was built in the 17th century and originally belonged to evangelicals. A Modest external appearance of the church is compensated by a beautiful interior decoration, which has immense artistic and cultural-historical value.
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
St. Stephan Capuchin Church in Bratislava
The simple beauty of the Capuchin church decorates the historical centre of Bratislava since the 18th century. The church is dedicated to St. Stephan –the first Hungarian king and is a part of a sacral complex with the Monastery of Capuchins. In front of the church there stands the Marian column from the first half of the 18th century.
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Church and Monastery of the Poor Clares
A monumental Gothic complex of the Church and Monastery of the Poor Clares from the beginning of the 14th century belongs to prominent landmarks of the Old Town in Bratislava. Visitors will mostly be impressed by the Gothic tower with its pentagonal shape. According to the legend the tower was built by a knight Kristian to confess his love to a nun Matilda. The abbes of the monastery, who promised Kristian the girl, ...
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Košice (Košický kraj)
St. Elisabeth Cathedral
St. Elisabeth Cathedral, central and dominant symbol of Kosice, the largest and for many the most beautiful church in Slovakia. It is also the easternmost Gothic cathedral in the world. The church has a long and rich history. They built it in the 14th-16th centuries and in the Middle Ages it became an important place of pilgrimage: There is a copy of the famous icon shedding tears from the Hungarian town Pócz, particle ...
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Košice (Košický kraj)
Ursulin Church in Košice
Builders of the Košice church, which is now called Ursulin, have very likely taken to heart the lessons of St. Apostle Paul, that it is not good to rush for eye-catching outer beauty, but the need to ensure, in particular inner beauty is important. Their work is truly characterized by the interior, but its exterior is hardly impressive. The church was even considered the least nice shrine of Košice, therefore it was ...
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Cathedral of St. Martin
The majestic Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin is one of main dominant features of Bratislava. The church was a coronation cathedral of Hungarian kings for almost 300 years. Today it reminds an imitation of Hungarian royal crown on top of the 85 m high tower. In one of four chapels of the cathedral there are remains of Patriarch of Alexandria and St. John the Merciful. According to the legend Turkish sultan gave the remains ...
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Banská Štiavnica (Banskobystrický kraj)
Calvary in Banská Štiavnica
The most beautiful and most impressive Calvary of Slovakia is located on the top of a picturesque hill of Banská Štiavnica. This Calvary consists of three churches in Baroque style, nineteen chapels and a statue of the Virgin Mary. It used to be an important place of pilgrimage. Today it serves as a recreational and educational place. In the premises of the Lower church there is an exhibition that acquaints visitors ...
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Košice (Košický kraj)
Dominican Church in Košice
Dominican Church located on the Dominican Square in Košice now boasts several most: dating from 1290 it is the oldest church in Kosice and the oldest surviving building in Košice at all. Thanks to the annex from the early 20th century it boasts the highest tower in the city – its tip is separated from the ground by whopping 68 meters. The church is also interesting from the inside - in its interiors are engrossing illusory ...
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Košice (Košický kraj)
St. Michael Chapel
Beautiful Gothic chapel dedicated to Archangel Michael stands next to the St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice and like this house, it is also an example of high Gothic architecture in our country. Chapel was built in the 14th century on the site of the former Cemetery and it initially served as an ossuary.
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Trinitarian Church (or Trinity Church) in Bratislava
A magnificent Baroque church of the Trinitarians (Trinity Church) was built in the 18th century and is one of the rarest and most beautiful landmarks of Bratislava. Its characteristic feature is three towers joined together in the half-arch shape over the entrance part. The church is dedicated to St. John of Matha, the founder of the Order of Trinitarians.
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Košice (Košický kraj)
University Church of the Holy Trinity in Košice
University Church of the Holy Trinity is the most valuable Baroque monument of Košice. It is located on the Main Square near the State Theatre and besides the ancient appearance it also attracts with its turbulent history. The church built on the site where in 1681 soldiers of George I Rákóczi tortured three Jesuits – well-known saint martyrs of Košice. After this act of the Rákóczi family feared the wrath of God and ...
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Košice (Košický kraj)
Franciscan Church in Košice
St. Anthony of Padua Church is the longest church in Košice. It was built early in the 14th century, making it also one the oldest in the city. During its long existence it has survived a lot. It served as food storage, weapon storage, and even as military barracks. Today is again fully functional temple of God, and also the venue for Christmas concerts, which are for all involved very enchanting experience.
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Košice (Košický kraj)
Synagogue on Zvonárska Street in Košice
Before the World War II Košice had one of the largest Jewish communities in Slovakia. The city still boasts several memorials of this era. The oldest of them that has been preserved is a beautiful Synagogue on Zvonárska Street. It comes from the 19th century and is a prime example of Moorish architectural style. Synagogue is located next to the entrance to the Jewish community with the rabbi's dwelling, Town Hall, offices, ...
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Prešov (Prešovský kraj)
Prešov Calvary
Prešov Calvary – previously considered the second most beautiful in the entire Kingdom of Hungary (right after Banská Štiavnica) - is located in a pleasant environment of a not very high hill on the western edge of the city. It consists of a set of decorated chapels of the Cross and St. Cross church. From the top of the Calvary hill is a beautiful view of Prešov and its surroundings. Near theCalvary is located cemetery ...
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Prešov (Prešovský kraj)
Orthodox Cathedral in Prešov
Cathedral church of St. Alexander Nevsky in Prešov is the central sanctuary of the Orthodox Church in Slovakia. The temple was built in the mid 20th century and its exterior evokes the typical sacral architecture of Czarist Russia. Alexander Nevsky, which is dedicated to building, was a Russian prince, defender of the Orthodox faith and culture against the Asian invaders attacking from the East and the Roman Catholic ...
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Buková (Trnavský kraj)
Chapel in the rock
Chapel in the rock dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Best access to the chapel is from water reservoir Bukova. From path you walk by stone steps. In front of the chapel is few benches.
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Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
Blue Church in Bratislava
A Striking blue coloured Church of St. Elizabeth (called Blue Church) is one of most beautiful and popular sights of the capital city. The architect of the church Ödön Lechner wanted to create a new Hungarian architectural style combined with Art Nouveau and Asian elements. However, he abandoned some intended oriental ideas, he managed to create a really unique work, which no visitor should miss.
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