Banská Bystrica
Also known as Banska Bystrica
localidad de Eslovaquia
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Banská Bystrica is a city located in central Slovakia. It is an important regional center in the country's middle section.
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Place details
- Locality
- Banská Bystrica
- Region
- Banská Bystrica Region
- Country
- Slovensko
- Population
- 74,590
Travel guide
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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Article · Español
Banská Bystrica ( (?·i), en alemán, Neusohl; en húngaro, Besztercebánya; en latín, Neosolium) es una ciudad de Eslovaquia situada a orillas del río Hron. Según el número de habitantes es la tercera en Eslovaquia. La ciudad es capital de la Región de Banská Bystrica (Banskobystrický kraj) y es la ciudad principal del distrito homónimo. Históricamente ha sido un importante centro minero desde la Edad Media y alberga numerosos monumentos de gran riqueza histórica y artística.
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