20 things to know about UNESCO Zehra Church – Church of Holy Spirit Žehra Slovakia

I bet that most people have not heard of the Spis region in Eastern Slovakia. And those who have, might know the Spis castle which is probably the biggest castle complex in Central Europe. The Spis castle (Spišský hrad) is not the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the area, but there’s another 3 within […]

Krasnohorska cave – the most adventurous cave in Slovakia

Did you know that:   There’s 5,000 to 7,000 caves in Slovakia? ONLY 18 Slovak caves are open to visitors? 44 Slovak caves are National Natural Monuments in Slovakia? 6 Slovak caves were proclaimed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?   It is said that Slovakia is the European country with the most caves per inhabitant. […]

5 reasons to visit lake Morske Oko – the third biggest natural lake in Slovakia

One of my very favorite places in Eastern Slovakia is the natural lake Morske oko situated 73 km from my home town Snina and 95 km from Kosice by car. Morske oko Slovakia is the destination we would visit the most when I was a kid. I still remember as if it was yesterday all […]

UNESCO wooden church Ruska Bystra in Eastern Slovakia

I am not sure if you know it but there is a number of wooden churches spread around Eastern Slovakia where I was born. All of these churches are unique because originally they were built with no nails. Shame is, that due to reconstruction some nails were added to prevent churches from falling. We are […]
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