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town.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-attraction-banska-stiavnica-old-castle-and-new-castle-complex.webp","",""],[17017,"Bardejov","town",49.2946,21.2754,5,5,"Wander a medieval square lined with Gothic houses, then detour to a historic spa district just outside the old ramparts.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-bardejov_v1.webp","",""],[17014,"Bojnice","town",48.7788,18.5827,15,5,"Tour a castle with ornate interiors, visit Slovakia’s oldest zoo, and walk up to mineral springs on a limestone outcrop.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-bojnice.webp","",""],[7480,"Bojnice Castle","unique site",48.7802,18.5775,0,5,"Tour ornate halls filled with period furnishings, then wander landscaped grounds where peacocks roam and mineral springs feed quiet pools.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-bojnice-castle.webp","Lukáš Fojtík",""],[7452,"Bratislava","city",48.1486,17.1077,0,5,"Navigate a city where riverside promenades meet layered architecture, and daily life unfolds between Central European influences and modern Slovak identity.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-bratislava.webp","Dušan Remiš","https://hostelworld.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3BRRG/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Feurope%2Fslovakia%2Fbratislava"],[24190,"Bratislava Castle","attraction",48.1421,17.1002,18,5,"Walk the castle grounds above the Danube and explore exhibitions that trace Slovakia’s political and cultural evolution.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-attraction-bratislava-castle.webp","",""],[7464,"Bratislava Music Festival","festival",48.1482,17.1067,25,4,"Attend performances by acclaimed musicians in Bratislava’s concert halls, where the city’s musical heritage is showcased through diverse classical programs.","","",""],[7453,"Cerveny Klastor","village",49.3919,20.4052,75,2,"Paddle along the Polish border, visit centuries-old monastic grounds, and watch limestone cliffs rise above a river that shapes the region’s daily life.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-cerveny-klastor.webp","Vladimír",""],[17043,"Cerveny Klastor Herbal Festival","festival",49.3919,20.4102,83,1,"Sample herbal teas and learn traditional healing techniques in a riverside monastery, surrounded by demonstrations and local crafts.","","",""],[24198,"Čičmany Painted Village Architectural Reserve","attraction",48.9551,18.5159,55,3,"Stroll among ornately decorated wooden houses and observe traditional craftsmanship preserved in a living rural settlement.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-attraction-cicmany-painted-village-architectural-reserve.webp","",""],[7454,"Cierny Balog","town",48.7471,19.6555,90,1,"Ride a narrow-gauge train through dense woods, trace the legacy of timber work, and experience rural rhythms in a valley shaped by industry.","","",""],[24192,"Devin Castle","attraction",48.1739,16.9781,45,3,"Climb to the remains of a fortress perched above two rivers and survey the borderlands shaped by centuries of conflict.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-attraction-devin-castle.webp","",""],[7481,"Dobsinska Ice Cave","unique site",48.8681,20.3041,14,5,"Descend into a cavern where thick ice sheets and frozen waterfalls persist through summer, creating a rare underground microclimate.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-dobsinska-ice-cave.webp","Dobšinská ľadová Jaskyňa",""],[7465,"Grape","festival",48.1472,17.1067,8,5,"Join thousands on an airfield for a weekend of alternative music, creative installations, and a youthful atmosphere that pulses late into the night.","","",""],[7469,"High Tatras","hike",49.1666,20.1316,0,5,"Ascend marked trails through rugged stone, pass icy tarns, and cross exposed ridges where weather and altitude shape every step.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-high-tatras.webp","Tom Cz.",""],[17046,"Hontianska Parada","festival",48.1556,19.0914,75,2,"Celebrate regional customs with locals, sharing homemade food and witnessing traditional crafts in village courtyards and fields.","","",""],[7482,"Hronsek Wooden Church","unique site",48.649,19.1549,71,2,"Step inside a centuries-old wooden church built without nails, where intricate carvings and painted ceilings reflect local craftsmanship.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-hronsek-wooden-church.webp","Radovan Dziak",""],[17016,"Humenne","town",48.9325,21.9079,95,1,"Visit a stately manor, then explore folk architecture and traditions reflecting the region’s diverse eastern heritage.","","",""],[7479,"Jasna","region",48.9995,19.57,0,5,"Ski beneath rugged peaks, wander through dense woodland, and descend into vast underground caverns shaped by centuries of mountain water.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-region-jasna_v1.webp","",""],[7455,"Kezmarok","town",49.1333,20.4307,30,4,"Step between UNESCO-listed wooden architecture and a compact castle, with the High Tatras always visible beyond the rooftops.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-kezmarok_v1.webp","",""],[7456,"Kosice","city",48.7164,21.2611,50,3,"Walk broad pedestrian streets lined with ornate buildings, discover a lively arts scene, and experience Slovakia’s eastern cultural and culinary mix.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-kosice.webp","","https://hostelworld.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3BRRG/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Feurope%2Fslovakia%2Fkosice"],[7457,"Kremnica","town",48.703,18.9176,35,4,"Climb narrow streets to a medieval core where coinage history and panoramic towers reveal the town’s enduring role in Slovak culture.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-kremnica.webp","Fi Ja",""],[17040,"Kysuce Beskydy Trail","hike",49.3154,18.3351,88,1,"Follow gentle slopes through borderland woods, pass traditional timber houses, and experience a quieter, less-traveled side of Slovakia.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-kysuce-beskydy-trail_v1.webp","",""],[17006,"Levoca","town",49.0202,20.5843,10,5,"Enter through preserved gates to discover a town square ringed by Renaissance houses and a church with a renowned carved altar.","","",""],[7448,"Liptovská Mara","beach",49.1044,19.5192,0,5,"Swim or paddle with the High Tatras in view, relax on wide grassy shores, and watch windsurfers cross the open water on breezy afternoons.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-beach-liptovska-mara_v1.webp","",""],[17012,"Liptovsky Mikulas","town",49.0811,19.6192,45,3,"Launch rafting trips, visit a lakeside resort, or explore Jewish heritage sites in a town known for outdoor pursuits.","","",""],[7470,"Low Tatras","hike",48.947,19.5383,25,4,"Traverse open crests with panoramic views, descend into limestone caverns, and experience long, undulating routes above the tree line.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-low-tatras.webp","Lukas Oliva",""],[17030,"Low Tatras National Park","national park",48.9224,19.6233,22,4,"Traverse extended mountain ridges with panoramic views, explore deep caves, or visit in winter for reliable snow and marked ski routes.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-low-tatras-national-park_v1.webp","",""],[7471,"Mala Fatra","hike",49.1937,19.0082,38,4,"Navigate steep ascents, squeeze through tight canyons, and follow forest trails that reveal sudden vistas and dramatic rock formations.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-mala-fatra.webp","Romana Zahradnikova",""],[17028,"Malá Fatra National Park","national park",49.2512,19.0612,33,4,"Follow winding trails over sharp crests and open pastures, with frequent chances to spot chamois and other mountain animals.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-mala-fatra-national-park.webp","",""],[17010,"Martin","town",49.0617,18.919,65,2,"Absorb Slovak literary heritage in museums and memorials, then explore folk architecture in a sprawling outdoor collection.","","",""],[17045,"Medzinarodny Festival Divadlo","festival",48.3143,18.0892,92,1,"Watch contemporary and experimental theatre from Slovakia and abroad, staged in city spaces that invite close audience interaction.","","",""],[17021,"Modra","town",48.3345,17.3073,80,1,"Browse pottery studios, sample regional wines, and spot blue-tiled architecture in a town surrounded by rolling vineyard hills.","","",""],[7474,"Muránska planina","national park",48.7722,20.0211,89,1,"Hike through quiet uplands where feral horses graze, following trails that cross deep canyons and pass abandoned mountain settlements.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-muranska-planina_v1.webp","",""],[17042,"Muránska Planina Trail","hike",48.7722,20.0261,63,2,"Cross open plains grazed by semi-wild horses, explore castle remains perched above valleys, and traverse rugged, sparsely populated terrain.","","",""],[7458,"Nitra","town",48.3061,18.0764,25,4,"Survey the oldest traces of Slovak settlement from castle ramparts, then explore a city shaped by religious and rural traditions.","","",""],[7483,"Orava Castle","unique site",49.2618,19.3586,29,4,"Climb steep paths to explore a multi-level stronghold perched above the river, with panoramic views and rooms spanning several eras.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-orava-castle.webp","Mikica Jovanovic",""],[17050,"Orava Castle Festival","festival",49.2616,19.3638,58,3,"Wander through a hilltop castle alive with demonstrations, music, and costumed guides sharing stories from centuries past.","","",""],[7475,"Pieniny National Park","national park",49.3873,20.5061,44,3,"Drift between steep limestone cliffs on a traditional raft, or walk riverside trails that reveal the park’s Polish-Slovak frontier character.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-pieniny-national-park.webp","Piotr Wąsowski",""],[17013,"Piestany","town",48.5918,17.8272,40,3,"Relax in healing waters, stroll landscaped parks, and observe a spa culture that draws visitors seeking wellness and quiet leisure.","","",""],[7466,"Pohoda","festival",48.7581,17.6942,0,5,"Experience a festival that blends music, visual arts, and activism, drawing a diverse crowd to a former airbase for three days of cultural exchange.","","",""],[17026,"Poloniny National Park","national park",49.0544,22.4099,78,2,"Experience ancient woodlands and unlit night skies, exploring the country’s most remote corner where three nations meet.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-poloniny-national-park.webp","",""],[17041,"Poloniny Trail","hike",49.0353,22.2495,75,2,"Hike through UNESCO-listed forests, sleep under some of Europe’s darkest night skies, and reach remote corners near the Ukrainian frontier.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-poloniny-trail.webp","",""],[7459,"Poprad","town",49.0511,20.2954,50,3,"Arrive by rail to a practical base for mountain trips, with easy access to trails, ski slopes, and urban amenities.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-poprad.webp","Michal Kontrik","https://hostelworld.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3BRRG/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Feurope%2Fslovakia%2Fpoprad"],[17008,"Presov","town",49.0018,21.2393,55,3,"Sample local vintages beneath the city, then explore diverse neighborhoods shaped by centuries of trade and religious coexistence.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-presov.webp","",""],[17009,"Ruzomberok","town",49.0752,19.3066,75,2,"Use this transport hub to access wooden villages and forested trails, or linger in town for regional art and riverside walks.","","",""],[7484,"Saris Castle","unique site",49.0528,21.1755,86,1,"Walk among scattered stone walls and grassy ramparts, taking in wide views of eastern Slovakia from a breezy, exposed summit.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-saris-castle.webp","Ladislav Babuščák",""],[17019,"Skalica","town",48.8448,17.225,85,1,"Taste local specialties in a border town known for its Romanesque rotunda and cross-cultural influences from nearby Czech lands.","","",""],[17047,"Slovak Food Festival","festival",48.8151,17.1375,33,4,"Taste specialties from across Slovakia, sampling everything from street snacks to regional delicacies in a relaxed outdoor setting.","","",""],[7476,"Slovak Karst National Park","national park",48.6309,20.4976,67,2,"Descend into vast underground chambers and traverse dry plateaus dotted with rare plants, shaped by centuries of water and stone.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-slovak-karst-national-park.webp","Jana Pánková",""],[24194,"Slovak National Gallery","attraction",48.14,17.1087,73,2,"Browse curated exhibitions spanning centuries and mediums in a modern space dedicated to the country’s visual arts heritage.","","",""],[24195,"Slovak National Museum","attraction",48.1402,17.1131,82,1,"Encounter Slovakia’s diverse traditions, landscapes, and stories through permanent and rotating displays in a central museum complex.","","",""],[24193,"Slovak National Theatre","attraction",48.1413,17.1229,91,1,"Attend a performance in a historic venue known for its acoustics, architecture, and role in the country’s performing arts scene.","","",""],[7472,"Slovak Paradise","hike",48.9325,20.2594,13,5,"Climb fixed ladders beside waterfalls, balance on wooden walkways, and move through cool, shaded gorges carved by centuries of water.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-slovak-paradise.webp","Seb Top",""],[24196,"Slovak Paradise Dobšinská Ice Cave","attraction",48.868144944545,20.309119873195,9,5,"Descend into a subterranean world of ice, where frozen halls and natural sculptures remain preserved year-round.","","",""],[7477,"Slovak Paradise National Park","national park",48.9198,20.3852,11,5,"Climb metal ladders beside rushing streams and scramble through narrow ravines, where every route demands agility and rewards with forest views.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-slovak-paradise-national-park.webp","Seb Top",""],[24191,"Spiš Castle","attraction",48.9994,20.7675,0,5,"Traverse expansive castle grounds and explore remnants of medieval power overlooking the plains of eastern Slovakia.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-attraction-spis-castle.webp","",""],[17007,"Spisska Nova Ves","town",48.9453,20.5636,70,2,"Stroll the country’s longest square, visit a striking church tower, and find family-friendly diversions on the edge of Slovak Paradise.","","",""],[7485,"Strecno Castle","unique site",49.1745,18.8622,57,3,"Ascend to a restored fortress overlooking a dramatic river bend, where exhibits detail medieval defenses and local legends.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-strecno-castle.webp","Hrad Strečno",""],[7460,"Tatranska Lomnica","village",49.1666,20.2828,25,4,"Ride up to rocky peaks, stay in classic resorts, and set out early for hiking or winter sports directly from the village edge.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-tatranska-lomnica.webp","",""],[7478,"Tatras National Park","national park",49.1557,20.0443,0,5,"Trek above the treeline on rocky paths, passing cold mountain lakes and encountering the region’s most dramatic summits and ridgelines.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-tatras-national-park.webp","Richard Snapper",""],[7486,"Trencin Castle","unique site",48.8941,18.0447,43,3,"Survey the town from high ramparts, then trace centuries of occupation from ancient Roman carvings to preserved noble apartments.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-unique-site-trencin-castle.webp","Trenčiansky Hrad",""],[17044,"Trencin Castle Festival","festival",48.8849,18.0335,42,3,"Step into Slovakia’s medieval past with staged battles, artisan markets, and guided walks through the castle’s ancient courtyards.","","",""],[7461,"Trnava","town",48.3718,17.5848,20,4,"Navigate a grid of quiet lanes lined with ecclesiastical landmarks, finding local life in shaded courtyards and university hangouts.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-trnava.webp","",""],[17049,"Trnava Jarmok","festival",48.3709,17.5833,50,3,"Browse handmade goods and sample seasonal treats while the city center fills with music, folk dancers, and lively parades.","","",""],[7467,"Uprising","festival",48.188,17.1864,17,5,"Relax by the water as reggae, dancehall, and world music artists perform, with food stalls and workshops adding to the laid-back festival vibe.","","",""],[7473,"Velka Fatra","hike",48.9981,19.1314,50,3,"Walk rolling uplands dotted with wildflowers, cross ancient forests, and encounter isolated huts still used by seasonal herders.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-hike-velka-fatra.webp","Krzysztof Bułka",""],[17029,"Veľká Fatra National Park","national park",49.0096,19.0884,56,3,"Walk through wide valleys and dense forests, discovering traditional mountain huts and the slow rhythms of pastoral life.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-national-park-velka-fatra-national-park.webp","",""],[7462,"Vlkolinec","village",49.0393,19.2783,0,5,"Walk gravel lanes lined with painted log homes, observe traditional farming, and see how mountain living endures in a preserved settlement.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/slovakia-city-vlkolinec_v1.webp","",""],[24197,"Vlkolínec Open-Air Museum Area","attraction",49.0389,19.2831,36,4,"Experience rural life among preserved wooden dwellings and agricultural buildings set in a mountain landscape.","","",""],[7468,"Vrbovske Vetry","festival",49.0732,19.295,67,2,"Discover a festival where music meets absurd comedy, featuring unconventional acts and a playful spirit unique to this small Slovak town.","","",""],[7463,"Zdiar","village",49.2713,20.2734,50,3,"Meet locals in embroidered dress, sleep in timber lodges, and hike meadows where alpine views and folk traditions define the village’s pace.","","",""],[7449,"Zlate Piesky","beach",48.1845,17.1884,50,3,"Join locals for a swim near Bratislava, play beach sports, and unwind on sand while city life hums just beyond the water’s edge.","","",""],[17011,"Zvolen","town",48.5762,19.1371,60,2,"Tour a riverside castle with military history, then connect to forested uplands or continue by train to other central Slovak destinations.","","",""]],"airports":["Bratislava","Kosice"]}