بانسكا بيستريتسا

Understand

Banská Bystrica is the capital of Banská Bystrica region (kraj) and the department (okres) of the same name. It has approximately 78,000 inhabitants.

Get around

Banská Bystrica is a walkable city and all the main sights can be reached by foot in 15 minutes.

See

thumb|Fountain at the Main Square thumb|Museum of Slovak National Uprising thumb|Urpín and 1552 Clock Tower Banská Bystrica has a beautiful position between the mountains. Therefore, it's a popular summer and winter resort. The heart of the old city is the SNP square (Námestie SNP) which dates back to the 13th century. You can find a lot of renaissance and jugendstil buildings here. These sights include: Out of the main square:

Drink

At the central square in the city several small bars serve beer and other drinks and dishes.

Go next

Liptov area is an hour-drive away. Great Fatra and Low Tatras are very near. Zvolen and Banská Štiavnica are similar cities.

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