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Slovakia, formerly a part of Czechoslovakia, became an independent
republic on January 1st, 1993.
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Slovakia Travel and
Tourist Information with links to official
travel and tourism websites and state
resources for visitors to Slovakia.
Around Slovakia,
Bratislava,
Getting to
Slovakia, Kosice, Map of Slovakia,
Slovakia Tourism,
Slovakia Travel
Guides, The Slovaks,
Trencin.
Countries neighbouring Slovakia are:
Czech
Republic, Poland, Ukraine,
Hungary and
Austria.
The Carpathian Mountains stretch into the west of Slovakia. As
much of Slovakia's population lives in rural areas, the countryside should also be visited
if you have the time to get out of Bratislava.
Weather in Europe:
Local weather forecasts for destinations around Europe.
Flying to Slovakia
There are few direct international flights into Slovakia from the
West, although you can change planes in Prague (Czech Republic)
and then fly on to Bratislava.
Alternative routes are to fly into Vienna (Austria)
and then take a short bus ride to Bratislava; or fly into Krakow (Poland)
- if your destination is the Tatras mountains, or Northern Slovakia.
Driving in Slovakia
Like
Hungary, you need to drive with your
headlights on at all times of the day, or risk getting a fine.
Central Slovakia
Central Slovakia, with its rugged landscape and breathtaking scenery,
is probably the most beautiful part of Slovakia.
It also has some of the most interesting
towns in the country, such as Kremnica
and Banska Bystrica.
Eastern Slovakia
There is surprisingly a lot to do and see in Eastern Slovakia, which
has many wonderful towns, such as
Bardejov and
Levoca.
There are a few
surprises too - for example the Andy Warhol Museum in the village of Medzilaborce, the
open air museum in the Dukla Pass, and the spectacular Slovensky Raj.
Western Slovakia
There's more to Western Slovakia than just the capital,
Bratislava.
Trencin and
Nitra are beautiful towns, and
Bojnice is an excellent day
out.
There are also a lot of castles to explore in the area, and then there's the wine
growing region near Modra.
Also known as Kaschau in German and Kassa in Hungarian,
Košice is in the eastern part of the Slovakia; on the Hornad River, near the
southern border with Hungary.
Slovakia's second city has plenty to offer the traveller, with many fine restaurants, bars
and lots of tourist attractions.
The Gothic cathedral of St Elizabeth dates from the 14th-15th century.
City of Kosice:
Slovakia's second largest city lies in the valley of the river Hornad in the Košice
basin, encircled by the spurs of the Cierna Hora mountains to the north and the Volovske
vrchy hills to the west.
Košice:
Founded in 1241, Košice has been held at times by the Austrians, Hungarians, Turks,
and Russians.
Kosice Info:
Brief travel information for visitors to Kosice.
Kosice International
Airport:
Located about 6km south of the Košice city centre, Kosice International Airport is
the second largest airport in Slovakia. Bus no. 23 runs between the airport and downtown.
Accommodation in Kosice
| Teledom Hotel: Kosice. |
| Timonova 27 Official
Website:
Hotel Teledom Kosice. |
The Teledom Hotel
and Conference Centre is a three-star hotel with 58 beds. All rooms are
contemporarily furnished with separate bathroom and toilet.
Hotel guests can park in an underground garage monitored by security cameras.
The restaurant offers Slovak and international cuisine and the Mestska Pivnica offers a
wide range of quality wines, especially from the Tokaj region. |
Tourism in Slovakia:
Tourism in Slovakia has grown since the end of Communist rule. In the early 1990s more
than half a million tourists a year were visiting Slovakia for its well restored
historical cities and numerous mountain ski resorts.
Only 110km from Bratislava (on a good motorway), Trencin is a must
visit if you've booked yourself on a cheap flight to Slovakia for a long weekend.
The castle and the historical centre of Trencin are reasons enough to
make the short trip away from Bratislava.
Slovakian Culture
The Slovak people are extremely proud of their culture and of their traditions, which are
kept alive today through food, music, poems, dance and song.
Slovakian
Food:
Vlado presents his mouth-watering Slovakian dishes.
Slovakian History:
Presented in six parts, the 20th century account is the largest.
Slovak Republic:
Non-commercial project by Slovak enthusiasts seeking to provide an objective guide for
people traveling to Slovakiawith information on Slovak culture, economy, politics and
other important areas of life in Slovakia.
Slovak Tradition:
There is a rich folk tradition in Slovakia, historically influenced by foreign rulers and
the minorities from Slovakia's neighbouring countries.
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