Urpín
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thumb|250px|The forested slope of Urpín rising from the left bank of the Hron. On the right bank (not seen) is downtown Banská Bystrica.
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thumb|250px|The forested slope of Urpín rising from the left bank of the Hron. On the right bank (not seen) is downtown Banská Bystrica.
Urpín is a mountain in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. It is situated on the left bank of the Hron river, above the old town. Despite its low elevation of 510 m AMSL (1,673 ft), Urpín dominates the cityscape due to its proximity to the city center. The mountain offers a panoramic view of the Hron basin from the easternmost outskirts of Banská Bystrica to the town of Zvolen, as well as of the surrounding mountain ranges of the Low Tatras and the Veľká Fatra. It is accessible by several hiking trails from the center of Banská Bystrica. Historical monuments located on Urpín chart the turbulent history of the city built underneath this mountain. However, in defiance of its urban environs, the largely forested mountain is characterized by the surprisingly diverse fauna and flora.
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