Travel Slovakia - Exploring the Historic Town of Vlkolinec in Ruzomberok
Take a tour of Historic Vlkolinec in Ruzomberok, Slovakia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
There are few places better for Slovakian folk architecture than the town of Vlkolinec.
It dates to at least the fourteenth century, when its earliest mention was recorded.
One of the most impressive structures in the town is the eighteenth-century belfry that is located in the towns central square.
They are nearly all of entirely traditional design and are an important part of Slovakian culture.
The brightly-colored wood homes are a striking counterpoint to the tall hills and mountains of the region.
Accompanying Vlkolinec's folk architecture is the folk art of the area, including carvings and statues scattered throughout the village.
This ancient town not only holds a UNESCO world heritage site honor, but has been named as one of only ten Slovak folk architecture reservations.
Travel Bratislava, Slovakia - Top 5 Attractions
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Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Bratislava, Slovakia.
Number five: Presidential Palace. Among the most important landmarks of Bratislava, it was constructed in 1760 and is the residence of the President of Slovakia.
Number four: the New Bridge. You'd be wrong if you thought this was just any other bridge. What's fascinating about the bridge is its UFO shaped restaurant.
Number three: Devin Castle. Located close to Bratislava, the magnificent castle was constructed during the Roman times. Today, you'll largely see ruins here.
Number two: St. Martin's Cathedral. Constructed in the 15th century, a beautiful cathedral dominates the city skyline. It used to be part of city fortifications.
And number one: Bratislava Castle. On top of a hill facing the Danube River is the large castle complex. Humans have inhabited this site for thousands of years.
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The largest city in Slovakia, as well as being the capital, Bratislava lies on the River Danube and borders both Austria and Hungary. Come here for a trip to the imposing Bratislava Castle, perched on a plateau above the city and originally built in the 10th century.
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Ružomberok - Slovakia
Ružomberok ist eine Stadt in der mittleren Slowakei
Ružomberok wurde 1233 zum ersten Mal schriftlich als terra Reuche und erhielt das Stadtrecht im Jahr 1318. Zu dieser Zeit kommen im Rahmen der deutschen Ostkolonisierung deutsche Siedler an, die die Stadtverwaltung übernahmen, im Laufe der Jahrhunderte haben sich jedoch slowakisiert. Von 1339 bis 1390 war das damalige Rosenberg eine Freie Königliche Stadt, dann war sie wieder den Gespanen der Gespanschaft Liptau und der Burg Likava zuständig, was die zukünftige Entwicklung recht ausbremste. 1405 erhielt sie das Marktrecht, aber litt in den Jahren 1431--34, als die Stadt mehrmals von den Hussiten geplündert wurde. Trotz heftiger Auseinandersetzungen mit der Burg Likava entwickelten sich Zünfte und Handel: so gab es Ende 17. Jahrhundert Zünfte der Schneider, Stiefler, Metzger und Schmiede, zudem einige Mühlen und Sägen. Die erste Schule wurde 1537 gegründet.
Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde die Stadt zu einem der Zentren der slowakischen Nationalbewegung und war im Königreich Ungarn gemäß der Anzahl der Slowaken eine der größten „slowakischen Städte. In der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts kam es zu einem Aufschwung der Industrie, insbesondere nach der Fertigstellung der Kaschau-Oderberger Bahn im Jahr 1871. Aus großen Werken sind das beispielsweise Papier- und Holzstoffwerke sowie eine Ziegelei. Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts kam dazu noch eine Textilfabrik.
1907 war der Ortsteil Černová Standort der Tragödie von Černová, bei deren 15 Menschen ums Leben kamen.
Nach dem Zerfall von Österreich-Ungarn im Jahr 1918 kam die Stadt zur neu entstandenen Tschechoslowakei. In den 1930er Jahren kam es auf Grund der Weltwirtschaftskrise oft zu Streiks und Unruhen in der Stadt. In der Zeit der Ersten Slowakischen Republik (1939--45) war Ružomberok Sitz einer der sechs Gespanschaften, der Tatraer Gespanschaft (slowakisch Tatranská župa). Vom Ausbruch des Slowakischen Nationalaufstandes bis zur Besetzung durch die Rote Armee am 15. April 1945 kam es in der Stadt und Umgebung zu schweren Gefechten. In der wiederhergestellten Tschechoslowakei verlor Ružomberok den jahrelangen Status einer Kreisstadt wurde Teil des Kreises Liptovský Mikuláš; das wurde erst 1996 nach erneuten Unabhängigkeit der Slowakei rückgängig gemacht.
Heute ist die Stadt mit ihrer Papier- und Zellulosenwerk noch immer von Industrie geprägt, dennoch entwickeln sich seit einigen Jahren auch Dienstleistungssektor und Fremdverkehr, wie im Skigebiet Malinné oder Bauerndorf Vlkolínec, seit 1993 UNESCO-Welterbe.
Visit Bratislava, Slovakia - Unravel Travel TV
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Known as Pressburg to German-speakers or Pozsony to Hungarian-speakers, Bratislava got its present name only 90 years ago. But the city has a long and proud history that dates back to pre-Roman times. The hillsides on the edge of the city have been home to vineyards for centuries, and close to Bratislava are wine towns where you can taste the best - and it is startlingly good - that Slovakia has to offer. In the city itself there is plenty to see and do. Bratislava's long history - as home to Celts, Romans, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, and of course Slovaks means there is an impressive range of architecture, languages and cuisine. Impressive homes of the Austro-Hungarian noble families who built palaces here dot the city, and many of them are now open to the public as museums and galleries. The castle, with its long and chequered history (it has been destroyed more than once), is now undergoing a major restoration. There are great views over the medieval old town and the Danube valley from its fortifications. Bratislava was once one of the most important centres of Jewish learning in Europe. A unique memorial to its most renowned rabbi, the Chatam Sofer, and the city's Museum of Jewish Culture celebrate this heritage. Communism too left its mark: across the river, the unmistakable ranks of concrete housing blocks paneláky in Slovak line the horizon, with the unique UFO-style New Bridge in the foreground.
The Danube River itself is, of course, one of the city's main assets. There are several cafes along its banks, within walking distance of the centre. The 'UFO' itself contains an eponymous bar high above the river. The pedestrian decks of the New and Old Bridges are good places to watch the river traffic, including huge Danube barges, glide past. Alternatively, you can take to the water yourself: daily hydrofoil services link the city with nearby Vienna.
A succession of four and five-star hotels have opened in the city over the past few years and quality accommodation is now readily available. There are also more cheap options than ever before, with several backpacker hostels in the centre of town. Major music acts often play concerts in Bratislava, while the Slovak Philharmonic and the opera and ballet of the Slovak National Theatre regularly put on world-class performances. Numerous restaurants offering international cuisine from Slovak to French to Argentinian to Japanese and excellent local beer and wine fill the city centre, alongside lively bars, lounges and clubs. If, having enjoying the food and drink, you feel like walking or biking there are almost unlimited opportunities in the forested hills to the north of the city, or along the Danube to the south, where inline skating is also very popular on the scores of kilometres of traffic-free paths.
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BRATISLAVA - Slovakia Travel Guide | Around The World
Bratislava or Pozsony in Hungarian and Pressburg in German, is the capital and largest city in Slovakia. It has a population of almost 415,000 and is the administrative, cultural and economic centre of the country. Before 1919, it was known as Prešporok in Slovak.
Bratislava has a very pleasant medieval inner city with narrow, winding streets, a hill-top castle next to the river Danube, and many historic churches and buildings to visit. The old town is centered on two squares, Hlavne namestie (main square) and Hviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav square, named after a famous Slovak poet). Of a rather different architectural character are some of the communist-era buildings found in the modern parts of the city; a prime example is Petrzalka housing estate, the biggest Communist-era concrete block housing complex in Central Europe, which stretches on endlessly just across the river. Move further east and there are plenty of rural places to explore. Farms, vineyards, agricultural land, and tiny villages are situated less than 50 kilometres to the north and east of Bratislava.
Bratislava Airport (ICAO: LZIB, IATA: BTS) The airport is the largest in the Slovak Republic.
Generally, Bratislava is a walking city. The center is very small and cosy and you can easily walk from one side to another in a few minutes. The city center is a pedestrian area, however, be aware of cyclists and occasional cars.
Take a stroll through the centre of the town. Bratislava has one of the smallest historical centers around but the charm is more concentrated. The streets have been completely renovated over the last ten years, bringing life back here. Since then a multitude of cafes, bars and restaurants of all kinds have opened here, accompanied by a few souvenir shops and fashion stores. On warm days almost every cafe has an outdoor seating section in the street, bustling with life and giving the city a unique cozy feeling.
When it comes to sightseeing, Bratislava Castle generally is a must and is already opened after the reconstruction. You can visit also Slavin memorial for some really astounding views of the city. It's a calm and romantic spot but beware, it can get really windy up there. The City Museum located in the Old Town Hall offers visitors climbing up the steep stairwells of the clock tower or seeing the town's historical dungeons, an exhibition that was quite outdated but still scary in 2008.
In summer, you can also visit Bratislava Zoo, providing a nice walk between the animal enclosures, the latest addition being some rare white tigers. The facilities of the zoo are slowly being renovated to attract more visitors and the zoo is a favourite for families on sunny days. A DinoPark has been constructed near the last part of the zoo where you can look at interesting prehistoric facts and large models of dinosaurs. You can also go to the Botanical Gardens of Comenius University (Botanická 3, take trams No 1, 4, 5, 9 or 12 to stop Botanická záhrada) for quiet and peaceful strolls in this green space.
For a relaxed afternoon in the park, head either to Sad Janka Kráľa park (on the right bank of the river Danube and next to Aupark shopping centre), the oldest public park in central Europe, relax at the embankments on both sides of the river or head to Horský park (Forest Park) north off Slavin memorial for a civilized stroll through the forest. There's a small café here as well as a pub, the latter mostly populated by students from the nearby campus. For a more outdoorsy experience, hop on bus No 203/213 to Koliba and walk up to Kamzík (takes about 30 minutes uphill - if you are there, definitely visit the last buffet on the left (Bufet Kamzik) for some old school buffet meals and Kamzicek - mulled wine with some spirits to warm you up) or try the newly renovated facilities of Partizánska lúka and Snežienka, all with extensive picknicking areas and loads of fireplaces for grilling. The area is several kilometers long and you can either walk here from the terminal station of bus No 212 (Vojenska nemocnica) or take a bus to Patronka and use bus No 43 driving up the area and back every 15-30 minutes (depending on time of day/year as well as weather). Only cars with a permit can enter the area but there is a parking lot at the entrance, close to a bus stop. However during weekdays the parking is often full quite often - nearest parking is Tesco HM Lamac (approx 700m from there). Snezienka's grass fields and the top of Kamzik hill are connected with a chairlift, operating (weather permitting) Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays, the price for one ride being approx. €3.
Bratislava is the home of the world famous Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra,so if you love classical music, you should consider attending one of the concerts in the historic Reduta building. For more cultural indulgence, the Slovak National Theatre offers a wide selection on ballet, opera and theatre performances.
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