Pusty castle - also known as the Old Castle of Zvolen
It occupies an area of almost 8 hectares and ranks among the biggest castle ruins in Europe.
Highlights of the trip
Banska Stiavnica UNESCO World Heritage - gold mining town
The majority of monuments of Banska Stiavnica concentrate in the area spreading between the Trinity and Town Hall squares. The Gothic church of St Catherine from the end of the 15th century and the town hall with its slender clock tower detach these squares.
Tajchs of Banska Stiavnica - artificial mining lakes
The tajchs served the needs of mines in the past. The purpose was to gather rainwater flowing down the mountain slopes and to conduct it into reservoirs. The water in lakes supplied mines and metallurgical plants where it drove various machines. Today, tajchs offer a fabulous summer holiday to fans of camping and outdoor swimming.
Banska Stiavnica Calvary - a late Baroque monument unique in extent and content
It is the most important Baroque calvary in Slovakia and the whole former Kingdom of Hungary, probably even in Europe. This calvary is a complex of 3 churches and 22 chapels with precious painting decorations and wooden painted reliefs.
Kremnica - former rich mining town of the Kingdom of Hungary
The mint of Kremnica once produced the ducats, which were highly praised for their quality and beauty and joined the most favorite coins in Europe. Commemorative coins, medals, and coins from different countries are still minted in Kremnica today.
Banska Bystrica - a historical town in Central Slovakia
The copper mining town acquired its present look in the Late Middle Ages. Most of the historical monuments concentrate near SNP Square.
The Articled Protestant Church in Hronsek - UNESCO heritage
Wooden church in Hronsek is a precious historical monument, together with a wooden belfry from 1726. The oak pillars have carved header Ionian ornaments. It has a shingle roof with three crosses and a rooster, as a Christian symbol of vigilance.
Bystre waterfall - National Nature Monument
Located on the south slope of Polana mountain, its height is 23 m and belongs amont the most mighty waterfalls in Slovakia.