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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Slovakia  /  Banska Bystrica Region  /  Banska Bystrica

Banska Bystrica

3.6
History Museums · Landmarks · Observation Decks
Banská Bystrica is a city in central Slovakia located on the Hron River in a long and wide valley encircled by the mountain chains of the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra, and the Kremnica Mountains. With 78 327 inhabitants, Banská Bystrica is the sixth most populous municipality in Slovakia. The present town was founded by German settlers, however it was built upon a former Slavic settlement. It obtained the municipal privileges of a free royal town of the Kingdom of Hungary in 1255. The copper mining town acquired its present picturesque look in the Late Middle Ages when the prosperous burghers built its central churches, mansions, and fortifications. It is the capital of the kraj. It is also the home of Matej Bel University. As a historical city with an easy access to the surrounding mountains, Banská Bystrica is a popular winter and summer tourist destination.
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    Popular things to do in Banska Bystrica

    The Clock Tower ©
    Observation Deck
    The Clock Tower
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Slovak National Uprising Memorial
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    Slovak National Uprising Memorial
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Banska Bystrica

    Orava Castle ©
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    Orava Castle
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    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Bojnice
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Trenciansky Hrad ©
    Historic Site
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    Trencin
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    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Banska Bystrica

    The Town Castle Area
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Banska Bystrica's Town Fortifications
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Stredoslovenska Galeria ©
    Art Museum
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    History Museum
    Matej"s House
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Banska Bystrica

    Vila Dominika Skuteckeho
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    Duration: 2 hours
    The Thurzo's House
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Banska Bystrica

    Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ©
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Theme Parks in Banska Bystrica

    Aqualand thermal outdoors swimming pools and lake
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