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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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