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Must-visit from Bratislava: Pajštún Castle
When the weather is nice, it is possible to see Austria.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2020, at 9:45
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Roundup: Čaputová’s honey bees and hiking tips for the last weekend of May
Read this week’s overview of culture and travel stories from Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. May 2020, at 8:03
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Why are there so many castles in Slovakia?
The story of Slovakia’s castles with a map, dozens of pictures and a list of top 10 castles.Roman Cuprik, 28. May 2020, at 17:00
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Cycling to Uhlisko: Climate change brings new views
A short bike trip from Trstená with a taste of the Orava dam and Tatras.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. May 2020, at 13:44
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Veľký Choč: Hike to heaven
A magical place with one of the best views in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. May 2020, at 21:36
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Slovakia's mountain chalets opening after the coronavirus
Many do not offer lodgings yet and not all fulfil hygienic conditions.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. May 2020, at 14:12
Coolest in Bratislava: Devín Castle
Observe the confluence of the quiet and slow Morava and the swift and wild Danube or wander around places similar to the Grand Canyon.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková25. May 2020, at 12:05
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A favourite hike in the Veľká Fatra mountains – rocky Ostrá
The final parts of the hike is accompanied by "stairs“ to make rocky terrain more solid and chains that help with climbing.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. May 2020, at 9:30
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Fearless fox is an inseperable part of Rainer’s chalet
Tourists share their food with it.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. May 2020, at 9:25
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Roundup: Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning film hits Bratislava’s streets
Read this week’s overview of culture and travel stories from Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. May 2020, at 6:30
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These waterfalls lure masses of tourists to the Tatras
Falls most massive in spring after snowmelt or intense rains.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. May 2020, at 13:12
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Scale ladders and waterfalls in Liptov's popular Prosiecka valley
It is possible to do a roundtrip, starting in Prosiecka Dolina and ending in Kvačianska Dolina.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. May 2020, at 22:10
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Wooden rafts on Dunajec River are back on the water
Tourists return to the popular attraction.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. May 2020, at 13:11
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Walk in the treetops open, Bachledka welcomes visitors
Food and drinks can be purchased in the resort and eaten outside.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. May 2020, at 9:20
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Speleologists discovered a cave that may belong among the deepest non-karst caves in Slovakia
They currently have a depth of 40 metres, but this is not the final measurement as speleologists will keep on researching the formation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. May 2020, at 9:30
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Roundup: Devín Castle will reopen over the weekend
Read this week’s overview of culture and travel stories from Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. May 2020, at 12:05
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On the list: the delights and drawbacks of UNESCO inscription
Insightful information about UNESCO sites in Slovakia and the stories they tell.Howard Swains14. May 2020, at 14:00
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Where traces of Bratislava's Slav and Celtic settlements remain
Pálffy Palace provides an overview of the city's many architectural phases.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. May 2020, at 7:40
Orava Castle and forest railway open for summer season
Visitors can explore the castle with an audioguide; there is a bonus prepared for visitors.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. May 2020, at 20:13
Ferrata at Skalka is closed. Falcon found a nesting place there
Visitors would disturb the animals.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. May 2020, at 13:25
- 1. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 2. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 3. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 4. Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft Photo
- 5. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 7. E-quarantine now possible via Apple phones (news digest) Photo
- 8. Coronavirus comes with an irreversible change to Slovakia's labour market
- 9. One-fifth of Slovaks do not believe official data on coronavirus testing
- 10. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 1. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 2. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 3. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 4. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 5. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 7. The sad reality behind the masks
- 8. Coronavirus comes with an irreversible change to Slovakia's labour market
- 9. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 10. Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft Photo
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 5. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 6. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 7. E-quarantine failed to launch as scheduled, people are waiting at border crossings
- 8. Smart quarantine finally launched
- 9. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 10. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon