Calvary in Banska Štiavnica
Štiavnica’s Calvary is one of the most beautiful baroque Calvaries in Europe. It is located on Scharfenberg (Sharp mount) hill, thus being visible from all sides and providing a complete view of Štiavnica’s caldera (a large crater which came about by collapsing of the walls of a volacnic ...
Historical exposition - Šariš Museum - Bardejov
The Historical Exposition Free Royal Town of Bardejov of Šariš Museum in Bardejov is located in a historical building, the Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall, built in 1505 - 1511. It presents the medieval history of Bardejov, from the first written record in 1241 to the end of the 18th century, its economic, social, and cultural life. The biggest attention is paid to the 15th and 16th centuries, when Bardejov reached the top of its fame and wealth. The exhibited items document developed crafts, craftsmen's lives, trade, textile production, form and execution of town administration, town's right for self-defence, medieval book culture, education and fine arts. The most valuable exhibits Group of sculptures called Small Calvary, made by the Master Paul from Levoča (a.k.a. Leuschau, Leutsovia) in 1520 St Nicholas's Altar from 1524 Janos Szilasi's Cup - made by a major Levoča goldsmith in 2nd half of 18th century Set of Renaissance burghers' epitaphs from the 17th century Queen Elizabeth's ring with brilliants The town hall is a part of the World Heritage Site - the historical center of Bardejov was entered in year 2000 into UNESCO World Heritage list.
Batizov waterfalls (Batizovské vodopády)
Batizov waterfalls (Batizovské vodopády) are located in the High Tatras in Batizov Valley (Batizovská dolina). These are cascading waterfalls created by Batizov stream (Batizovský potok). They are located at an altitude of 1870 m. about 200-300 m. under the Batizov Mountain Lake (Batizovske ...
Blue lake
Blue Lake (in Slovak Modré pleso) is the highest located mountain lake in High Tatras in Slovakia - in Region Prešov (Prešovský kraj), district Poprad. It is located under the Small Ice Peak (Malý ľadový štít) at the end of Small Cold Valley (Malá studená dolina) at altitude of 2 192 m a.s.l. Its maximum depth is 4,5 m.
