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About Banska Stiavnica
A town located within a volcanic caldera and famous for its former silver mines, as well as a a finely preserved historic center.
Banska Stiavnica is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. For its size, the caldera is known as Stiavnica Mountains. Banska Stiavnica has a population of more than 10,000. It is a completely preserved medieval town. Because of their historical value, the town and its surroundings were proclaimed by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993. Its main attractions, besides the historic center, are the Old and the New castles, the open air mining museum, and the local Calvary, among others.
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SALAMANDRA Hotel
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Located just a couple of steps from a ski slope, SALAMANDRA Hotel features a Wellness area with a swimming pool and an on-site restaurant and bar. Various sports facilities are also available, as well as free Wi-Fi.
All accommodation units feature modern furnishings, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower.
The restaurants serves a variety of Slovak and international dishes, as well as a rich breakfast buffet. Wellness facilities include a sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub and massages, while sports facilities include squash, cycling and skiing.
Salamandra Ski Slope can be reached in just 100 metres, while the town of Hondrusa Hamre is 4 km away. Banska Stiavnica can be reached in 12 km. Read more...
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Attractions in Banska Stiavnica
- Open-Air Mining Museum, Banska Stiavnica
- Historic Center, Banska Stiavnica
- Old Castle, Banska Stiavnica
- New Castle, Banska Stiavnica
- St. Catherine's Church, Banska Stiavnica
- Town Hall, Banska Stiavnica
- Baroque Calvary, Banska Stiavnica
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