The most beautiful cities in Slovakia

The best of Slovak cities

Petr Liška

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Updated: 22.08.2021

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Slovakia is renowned mainly for its beauties of nature and mountains, but you will also find several very nice cities. Come and see what they are worth a visit

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Bratislava

The capital of Slovakia

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| Altitude: 139 m / 456 ft

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and even the largest city. It has almost half a million inhabitants. The symbol of the city is the four tower castle. Besides, there is also a nice old part of town. Bratislava is situated on the Danube River just a short distance from Austria and Hungary. continue reading

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Levoča

The most beautiful historical city of Slovakia

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| Altitude: 577 m / 1 893 ft

Levoča is a relatively small town, roughly only 15,000 inhabitants, but it has a very valuable historical center. The most famous building is the church of St. Jacob in which there is a unique wooden Gothic altar – the highest in the world. Right next to the beautiful town hall. The square is surrounded by picturesque Renaissance houses continue reading

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Trenčín

Regional town above Váh

Altitude: 218 m / 715 ft

Trenčín is one of the ten largest cities in Slovakia, and also one of the most beautiful of them. It lies on the Váh River between the White Carpathians and the Strážov Hills. Its famous landmark is the huge Trenčín Castle towering high above the city. Apart from the castle, you will find a number of other monuments here, such as the picturesque Peace Square or the massive synagogue continue reading

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Košice

The second largest city of Slovakia

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| Altitude: 213 m / 699 ft

Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia and the center of its eastern part. They have an interesting historical center spread around the elongated Main Square with St. Elizabeth and the chapel of St. Michael continue reading

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Banská Štiavnica

City of gold and silver mines

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| Altitude: 525 m / 1 722 ft

Banská Štiavnica is a historic town that got rich thanks to the gold and silver mines in its surroundings. Historic buildings and technical monuments have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most important monuments include the Old and New Castle and the beautiful Calvary continue reading

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Bánská Bystrica

A city with a beautiful historic center

Altitude: 362 m / 1 188 ft

Bánská Bystrica is a regional town with less than 80 thousand inhabitants. It is roughly the fifth or sixth largest city in Slovakia. Its historical center is around the SNP square. Especially its upper part is literally surrounded by monuments such as the Clock Tower, the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Barbican and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary continue reading

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Kežmarok

The most beautiful city of Spiš

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| Altitude: 625 m / 2 051 ft

The historic town of Kežmarok is located in the valley of the Poprad River between the High Tatras and the Levočské Hills. Among the most remarkable monuments are the Holy Trinity Church, belonging to the so-called articulated churches, which could be built only from wood. There is also a nice castle – the chateau, the town hall and the red evangelical church. continue reading

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Město obklopené horami

City surrounded by mountains

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| Altitude: 348 m / 1 142 ft

Žilina is a regional town located in the Váh valley. There are several protected areas and the Malá Fatra National Park around the town. The main monument of the city is the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Nice is also a large Marian Square. After the river Váh on the northern outskirts of the city is a nice Budatín Castle. continue reading