The Banská Štiavnica Region

Banská Štiavnica is more thanhistoric centre. In the villages of the Supervolcano Štiavnica, there are tajchs (historic mining reservoirs), old mine workings, little Romanesque churches, folk architecture and thermal springs – and you can enjoy them in peace, away from the crowds.

Attractions

Experiences in the region

The amateur puppet theatre was founded in the 1980s, back when Jozef Horák was

Ranč Bôra in the village of Podhorie offers hiking with a difference – on

This circular walking route with nine stops starts and ends in the village of

Podhorie may be a small village, but it hides several sights that are well

This Roman Catholic church, originally dating from the 15th century, is the oldest architectural

Below Žakýľ Castle lies Žakýlske pleso (715 m above sea level), also known locally

Ranč Bôra offers hiking with a difference – on horseback. A donkey will carry

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