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Banská Bystrica is a town on the river Hron. It is in central Slovakia surrounded by a beautiful landscape with mountains. The city was founded by German settlers in the 13th century, and in 1255 it obtained the status of a royal free city, which gave it some autonomy in the main cities of what was then Hungary. Over time, trade and mining grew, and this created a prosperity, which the bourgeoisie from the late Middle Ages converted into many fine houses, churches and other structures.
Today, Banská Bystrica is a beautiful city, where the old town brings visitors back to the architecture and booming economy of past centuries. The elongated square, Námestie SNP, forms the center of the old town. The square was established in the 16th century, and in 1552 the bell tower to the east was built. Close to this is the baroque cathedral, which was built with inspiration from the Church of the Gesù in Rome, and which was dedicated to Francisco Xavier.
At Námestie SNP you can also visit the Museum of Central Slovakia, Stredoslovenské múzeum, located in the Thurzov Dom house, which in its original form dates to the early times of the city. Immediately east of Námestie SNP you can explore Banská Bystrica’s old castle, Mestský hrad, which was built as a political center and to protect the king’s treasury. Large parts of the castle complex have been preserved with walls, bastions, churches and the city’s old town hall.
In the historic town hall, you can visit Banská Bystrica’s art museum, Štátna Galéria, which is one of several interesting museums in the city. The Museum of the National Slovak Uprising, which took place during World War II, with its center in Banská Bystrica, is another good choice. Here you can learn about the uprising in a era-typical futuristic building from 1969. You can also enjoy a trip to the city’s opera house and green surroundings in the city park Mestský park.
Žilina is a town in northwestern Slovakia, located where the river Rajčanka flows into the larger Váh. The city is known in documents since the 13th century, and it was already granted the status of a royal free city in 1321, which provided good opportunities for further development. In the 17th century, Žilina became a large town for trade, and in the 19th century, the city boomed through industrialization and the arrival of railways to e.g. Bratislava.
Today you can enjoy a fine and cozy old town in Žilina, where the square Mariánske námestie forms the natural center of a stroll in the streets. Town houses stand side by side around the square with the church Kostol Obrátenia sv. Pavla as the dominant building. On the eastern corner of the square, you can see the small but fine town hall, which was built in the early 16th century.
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Overview of Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica is a town on the river Hron. It is in central Slovakia surrounded by a beautiful landscape with mountains. The city was founded by German settlers in the 13th century, and in 1255 it obtained the status of a royal free city, which gave it some autonomy in the main cities of what was then Hungary. Over time, trade and mining grew, and this created a prosperity, which the bourgeoisie from the late Middle Ages converted into many fine houses, churches and other structures.
Today, Banská Bystrica is a beautiful city, where the old town brings visitors back to the architecture and booming economy of past centuries. The elongated square, Námestie SNP, forms the center of the old town. The square was established in the 16th century, and in 1552 the bell tower to the east was built. Close to this is the baroque cathedral, which was built with inspiration from the Church of the Gesù in Rome, and which was dedicated to Francisco Xavier.
At Námestie SNP you can also visit the Museum of Central Slovakia, Stredoslovenské múzeum, located in the Thurzov Dom house, which in its original form dates to the early times of the city. Immediately east of Námestie SNP you can explore Banská Bystrica’s old castle, Mestský hrad, which was built as a political center and to protect the king’s treasury. Large parts of the castle complex have been preserved with walls, bastions, churches and the city’s old town hall.
About the Banská Bystrica travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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The Banská Bystrica travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Slovakian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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