Banská Bystrica
Also known as Banska Bystrica
gemeente in Banská Bystrica
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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 · Nederlands
Banská Bystrica (Duits: Neusohl, Hongaars: Besztercebánya) is een stad in Slowakije met 80 003 inwoners (2011). De stad ligt ongeveer in het geografische centrum van het land aan de rivier Hron, en aan de voet van de Lage Tatra, de Grote Fatra en het Slowaaks Ertsgebergte (Slovenské rudohorie). Banská Bystrica is de hoofdstad van de gelijknamige regio en district, en de Matej Bel-universiteit is er gevestigd.
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