Zvolen
Sign in to saveZvolen (; ; ) is a city in central Slovakia, situated on the confluence of Hron and Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by Poľana mountain from the East, by Kremnické vrchy from the West, and by Javorie and Štiavnické vrchy from the South.
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Zvolen is a city in central Slovakia located where the Hron and Slatina rivers meet, surrounded by mountains on multiple sides. The city is known for its historical and cultural attractions, making it a notable destination in the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Zvolen
- Region
- Banská Bystrica Region
- Country
- Slovensko
- Population
- 39,844
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22 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Etymology
- History
- Population
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Culture
- Castles
- Churches
- Theatre
- Trains
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Football
- Schools
- [[Technická univerzita vo Zvolene]]
- Transport
- Notable people
- Twin towns — sister cities of Zvolen
- Gallery
- References
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Zvolen (; ; ) is a city in central Slovakia, situated on the confluence of Hron and Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by Poľana mountain from the East, by Kremnické vrchy from the West, and by Javorie and Štiavnické vrchy from the South.
The population numbers approximately 40,000, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in Slovakia by population, thirteenth by size. It is the center of the Podpoľanie historical region and the seat of a county (Zvolen District). It is also an important transportation hub in Slovakia, being one of the four central train stations in Slovakia (others are Bratislava, Košice, and Žilina).