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Home of Slovak Leonardo da Vinci: Smolenice Castle
Wander around a romantic castle, visit the highest peak in the Small Carpathians and taste the "drink of Gods".Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková18. Jan 2021, at 11:55
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Tourists visit Morské Oko in winter. See the lake and surroundings
Popular tourist destination in eastern Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Jan 2021, at 10:05
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Tip for trip: Zádielská valley in evening sun
Valley located in the eastern part of Slovak Karst.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. Jan 2021, at 11:54
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Functionalism that became dysfunctionalism (from our archive)
If one judges architecture by whether people want to call it home, then Petržalka doesn't work.Tom Philpott12. Jan 2021, at 1:53
New 360-degree photos display the best of Liptov
Photos have been divided into four main categories: water, mountain resorts, valleys and peaks, towns and their cultural monuments.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Jan 2021, at 11:55
Tip for a trip: A walk to the Stream of the Fairies
The route is about three kilometres long.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Jan 2021, at 17:44
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Bystrô waterfall in central Slovakia is a favourite spot for tourists in winter
There is a 2.5-kilometre-long educational path starting at the bus stop in Bystré Vrátka.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Jan 2021, at 18:00
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Roman lapidary in Komárno offers tour of ancient Roman monuments
If offers to visitors’ tours of ancient Roman stone-sculptural monuments that originated in Slovak area.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Jan 2021, at 11:47
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How I came to appreciate (some) Communist-time architecture (from our archive)
The Communist-era architecture of Petržalka isn't so bad. It is, at least, more attractive than the American strip mall.Chris Togneri, 5. Jan 2021, at 6:01
Liptov's gold rush: Magurka
Discover the highest located settlement in the Low Tatras.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková4. Jan 2021, at 11:55
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Roundup: The best of 2020 travel and culture stories about Slovakia
Read and listen back to the most popular stories and podcasts from this year in the last roundup of 2020.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Dec 2020, at 16:56
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On drinking with Slovaks (from our archive)
A slivovica-soaked memory, vinobranie, and everything you wanted to know about cabbage.Matt Reynolds, 29. Dec 2020, at 2:22
Winter fairytale nature close to Košice
A popular place for sports enthusiasts.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Dec 2020, at 15:26
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Malá Fatra is gearing up for monitoring of predators
Participants from abroad not expected to arrive due to the pandemic.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Dec 2020, at 8:05
Antigen testing was launched in Tatra ski resorts
People are still recommended to get tested before they leave home for skiing or a winter vacation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. Dec 2020, at 17:11
Naked and nervous: Mom's famous spa story (from our archive)
An American traveller visits the Piešťany spa for an unexpected wellness experience.Bonnie Reynolds22. Dec 2020, at 2:01
The spirit of Slovak Christmas: Branč Castle
The castle is a must for history lovers.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková21. Dec 2020, at 12:00
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Roundup: Humongous catfishes rescued from the emptied Ružiná Dam
Explore a little bit of Slovak embroidery in the roundup, and in a new design book.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Dec 2020, at 15:22
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Demänovský cave system is the longest in the Carpathians
It could be even bigger.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Dec 2020, at 12:06
House of grandpa from Slovak bedtime story underwent reconstruction
It is located in the easternmost point of Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Dec 2020, at 11:11
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- 1. Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test
- 2. The elderly will be given preference. Vaccination strategy changes
- 3. Cabinet agrees on COVID screening
- 4. Curfew will be prolonged. Negative test result will be required for work or trips to nature (FAQ)
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,060 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here
- 7. When will I get my COVID vaccine? FAQs about vaccination in Slovakia
- 8. News digest: Schools will remain closed
- 9. Slovakia has the most COVID-19 deaths per million people
- 10. Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station that removes plastics from sea
- 1. Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test
- 2. Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here
- 3. The elderly will be given preference. Vaccination strategy changes
- 4. Cabinet agrees on COVID screening
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,060 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. News digest: Minister adjusts vaccine expectations, mass testing decision still in the balance
- 7. Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station that removes plastics from sea
- 8. More tips for outings in Bratislava during the lockdown
- 9. Curfew will be prolonged. Negative test result will be required for work or trips to nature (FAQ)
- 10. Snow has arrived in Bratislava
- 1. Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test
- 2. Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here
- 3. News digest: Schools will remain closed
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,060 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. The elderly will be given preference. Vaccination strategy changes
- 6. Slovakia has the most COVID-19 deaths per million people
- 7. News digest: Mass testing on a weekly basis, six exceptions for Holý
- 8. More tips for outings in Bratislava during the lockdown
- 9. Cabinet wants mass testing to break the curve
- 10. Cabinet agrees on COVID screening