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.
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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.
Weekend: After Bratislava, now it’s time for Košice to shine
Here’s what to do during the weekend of May 2-4.
Weekend: With so many events for free, this is the best way to explore Bratislava
Here's what to do during the weekend of April 25-27.
Weekend: What to make of Easter in Slovakia
Here's what to do during the long weekend of April 18-21.
Weekend: A sports event to get your running fix
Here's what to do during the weekend of April 11-13.
Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
Here's what to do during the weekend of April 4-6.
Weekend: Celebrate Day of Planetariums and Observatories
Here's what to do during the weekend of March 28-30.
Weekend: Theatre and chamber music lovers rejoice!
Here's what to do during the weekend of March 21-23.
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