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Highlights
of The Tours
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Strbske
Pleso
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The
most glittering decoration of the Tatras valleys are montain
lakes. They all have a glacier origin. trbske
Mountain Lake is the most famous and most visited lake in High
Tatras.
This is the highest settlement in the High Tatras.
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Levoca
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Levoca,
with a number of its historical monuments, is one of the most
important towns in Slovakia. In historical center, you will find
more then 50 gothic, renaissance and early baroque houses with
arcade interiors courtyards. The original town walls from 14th and
15th century still remained preserved around the town center and
they are about 2 km long. This former free royal town lies at the
southern heel of the Levoca Peaks in the region of Slovakia called
Spis. |
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Belianska
Cave
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Belianska
Cave (entrance at 885 m above the sea) is the only cave open to
public in the High Tatras..It is situated in the eastern part of the
Belianske Tatras over the Tatranska Kotlina, in the National Nature
Reserve Belianske Tatras, in the territory of the Tatra National
Park. It was created in the Middle Triassic limestones by corrosion
and erosion waters from melting snow and ice or strong
precipitation. It reaches the length of 1,752 m. |
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Spissky
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On
a dolomite rock 200 m above the surrounding land,at the elevation of
634 m ,there is one of the most precious cultural monuments in the
Spis region that reign over the Spis basin - The Spis Castle. With
its area of 41 426 m2 it is one of the largest castles in Central
Europe.
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Stara
Lubovna
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This
center of the smallest and youngest district lies in Poprad valley
not far from the Polish border. The Stara Lubovna castle is the most
visited sight. Bellow the castle there is an open-air museum of folk
architecture. Along the whole territory, flows the river Poprad
,building a 26 kilometers long natural border with Poland. The
river Poprad is the only one in Slovakia, which flows from south to
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Vysne
Ruzbachy
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This
spa lies on the eastern slopes of Spisska Magura and was known as
far back as the 16th century.Its mineral springs are among the most
efficacious carbonate springs in Europe and form the basis for the
treatment of work-related disorders, psychological illnesses and
depression, as well as contributing to the treatment of the
blood-pressure problems and cerebral arteriosclerosis. |
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Pieniny
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The
Pieniny National Park extends over 2125 hectares near the border
with Poland, northeast of the High Tatras. For the discerning
tourist the Pieniny is synonymous with beauty, unspoiled scenery and
repose. It is an ideal destination for anglers and kayakers alike,
and a paradise for cyclists.The major landmark of the Zamagurie
landscape is the striking rock formation of Tri koruny (Three
Crowns, 982 m).
The most a
ttractive for tourists is rafting in 9 km long
Dunajec Canyon.
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Presov
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Presov
is important cultural and historical center in East Slovakia. The
elliptical shaped historical core of the city has been preserved and
a part of the fortifications still exists today. The town center is
decorated with dozen of renaissance style homes. Several important
monuments can be found on the town square. |
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Kosice
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Kosice
is the metropolis of Eastern
Slovakia. Lying in the valley of the River Hornad in the basin that
shares its name. Kosice is a regional
administrative centre and Eastern Slovakia's hub of industry,
commerce, science and culture. The country's second largest city,
Kosice curently has a population of more than 250,000 inhabitants.
The reconstructed main street, lined by burgher houses and palaces,
offers visitors a pleasant stroll and is also the venue for major
events in the life of the city. |
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