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1. Ancient Gerulata Rusovce ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ancient Gerulata Rusovce
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2. Bojnice Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bojnice Castle
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3. Bratislava Castle

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Bratislava Castle
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4. Budatin Castle

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Budatin Castle
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5. Chatam Sofer

Chatam Sofer
© Chatam Sofer

6. Church of St. Elisabeth

Church of St. Elisabeth
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7. Devin Castle

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Devin Castle
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8. Krasna Horka Castle

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Krasna Horka Castle
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9. Man at Work - Cumil

Man at Work - Cumil
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10. Michael's Gate

Michael's Gate
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11. Ochtinska Aragonite Cave

Ochtinska Aragonite Cave
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12. Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall
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13. Orava Castle

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Orava Castle
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14. Primate's Palace

Primate's Palace
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15. Slavin

Slavin
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16. Slovak National Gallery

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Slovak National Gallery
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17. Slovak National Museum

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Slovak National Museum
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18. Slovak Technical Museum

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Slovak Technical Museum
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19. Spis Castle

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Spis Castle
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20. St. Elisabeth Cathedral

St. Elisabeth Cathedral
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21. St. Martin's Cathedral

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St. Martin's Cathedral
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22. Trencin Castle

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Trencin Castle
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23. Wooden Churches of the Slovak Carpathians

Wooden Churches of the Slovak Carpathians
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Visitors will be astounded by the beauty and culture they will come across in this mountainous country. The mere number of castles in Slovakia alone is enough to make a honeymoon bloom with romance. Nature lovers can explore the country’s nine national parks, the Tatra mountain range, the refreshingly clear rivers, and the hundreds of caves complete with stalagmites hanging from above. Some of the must-see attractions include Chatam Sofer, Michael’s Gate, Old Town Hall, and Slovakia’s biggest church, St. Elisabeth Cathedral.

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