Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 10

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.

An apple orchard was created in the Botanical Garden of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra.
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Weekend: This Halloween, Bratislava does the Mozart Mash

Bojnice Castle will celebrate the Halloween weekend with evening tours, and what's new in Bratislava?

“My Sunny Maad”, a Czech-French-Slovak animated drama about a Czech woman married to an Afghan who decide to live in post-Taliban Afghanistan, is now screened in Slovak cinemas.

Weekend: German adventurer is walking to Iran, with his stubborn donkey

Jazz music is taking over Bratislava this weekend.

Children flying kites in Žilina.
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Weekend: Slovakia has selected its Oscar candidate, and the choice is no surprise

Philip Morris has opened an interactive laboratory in Banská Bystrica, and private radio stations will say goodbye to Slovak music.

Actors Martin Huba and Robo Roth in the Mercedes Benz play, which will be subtitled for English speakers on November 7 at the Slovak National Theatre.
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Weekend: YouTuber David Dobrik returns to his motherland

Slovak National Theatre offers plays with English subtitles. HBO Max will be launched in Slovakia soon.

On October 1, 2021, the Košice State Theatre presented the premiere of Gaetano Doinizetti's opera 'Robeto Devereux.'
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Weekend: Chess legend to open a display in Bratislava

Your weekend reads, including bike trips and Bratislava news, rounded up in one place.

The operation of the cable car from Kamzík to Železná Studnička in Bratislava will be temporarily interrupted due to reconstruction from September 27.
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Police have finally found a very old book, arresting alchemy buffs

Set out on a Malá Fatra hike, avoid the Bratislava cable car from Monday.

A via ferrata in Martin was closed this week. It will remain closed until October 31.

Weekend: Slovak folk songs translated into American jazz

The latest travel and culture stories from Slovakia. We've got you covered.

A large "Hnúšťa" sign is installed in the central Slovak town of Hnúšťa.

New climbing paths opened in the Tatras

Another Spectacular Slovakia weekly roundup packed with new stories and Bratislava events is ready.

The Freemasonry Chain of 200 handmade hearts, which was created during lockdowns, has been installed on Rázus Square in Bratislava's Old Town.
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A Tom Cruise aircraft lands in Slovakia

This weekend will be full of events in Bratislava, from traditional crafts and a vintage festival to planes.

Slovak singer Karin Ann is featured on a billboard in New York City's Times Square in late August 2021.
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First Slovak lands on Times Square billboard

High Tatras get its first via ferrata. Japan's father of skiing was Slovak. More news in the Spectacular Slovakia roundup.

Men work on the field outside the Bzovík village, near Krupina, central Slovakia. The ruin of a fortified monastery stands in the background.
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Belgian teenager flies solo around the world on a Slovak plane

Two Spectacular Slovakia travel podcast episodes have been published this week. Have a listen.

Pictured is the Sharp Tower above the Lower Wahlenberg Lake in the Furkotská dolina valley in the High Tatras.

Without scythe enthusiasts, Slovakia's globally unique meadows would vanish

The latest news in Slovak culture and travel rounded up in one place.

The ŠKODA RAPID Six aerodynamic coupe with a modified 637 six-cylinder drove up to 130 km / h.
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He sold out all his shows. When Louis Armstrong gigged in Czechoslovakia

It is weekend time. Relax and enjoy our travel-culture roundup.

Wrapped up in a rainbow flag, Slovak singer Karin Ann performs "babyboy" on a national TV broadcaster in Poland.
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Slovak Billie Eilish supports LGBTI people on live Polish TV

Sports, travel and culture stories about Slovakia in one place.

Dancers perform in the streets of Trenčín, spotlighting the architecture of the city.

New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America

Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.

Team Slovakia 2021 Olympic gear is inspired by the Čataj ornaments.

What will Slovak athletes wear at the 2021 Olympics?

Catch up on travel and culture stories from this week.

A truck sprays water on the main square in Banská Bystrica on July 7 to cool down the area amid the summer heat.
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Murder, hardship and love affairs: The khroniky tell the story of Ukrainians

Explore Slovakia's wild swimming spots and the Liptov region.

People can visit a farm in Zbehy, near Nitra, this weekend to self-pick lavender.
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A new Bratislava mural celebrates central Europe

Check out reading and travel tips for the weekend.

The Umbrella March is held in Bratislava this Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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A record set by Luis Suarez has been broken in Slovakia

Read other interesting stories from this week in the roundup.

An interactive statue by the Love Bank museum in Banská Štiavnica.
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