Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips
Inspiration for outings, interesting weekend reads in a weekly overview of news about culture and travel in Slovakia. Compiled by Matúš Beňo, published every Friday. Sign up for Spectacular Slovakia newsletter.
Have you got any tips? You can reach Matúš at matus.beno@spectator.sk.
Weekend: Discover world music, classical music and festivities
Here's what to do during the weekend of September 19-21.
Weekend: Autumn fairs return across Slovakia
Here's what to do during the long weekend of September 12-15.
Weekend: Grape harvest festivities are here
Here's what to do during the weekend of September 5-7.
Weekend: End the summer with a bang
Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 29-30.
Weekend: Roaring engines in the sky and on the road
Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 22-24.
Weekend: More festivals of every kind for you to enjoy
Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 15-17.
Weekend: A familiar sight and sound return to three picturesque towns in central Slovakia
Here's what to do during the weekend of August 8-10.
Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be?
Here's what to do during the weekend of August 1-3.
Weekend: A treasure trove of travel and festival tips
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 25-27.
Weekend: A bit of the Venice atmosphere in the Tatras
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 18-20.
Weekend: Lifted by water, swept away by music
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 11-13.
Weekend: Relive distant and not so distant past
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 4-6.
Weekend: Jumpstart your summer festival season
Here's what to do during the weekend of June 27-29.
Weekend: Folklore from around the world
Here's what to do during the weekend of June 20-22.
Weekend: Something for lovers of powerful machines
Here's what to do during the weekend of June 13-16.
Weekend: Festivals abound, enjoy folklore, theatre, music
Here's what to do during the weekend of June 6-8.
Weekend: Summer kick-offs around every corner
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 31 - June 1.
Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 23-25.
Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 16-18.
Weekend: Locomotives, concerts, Quidditch and more fun
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 9-11.
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