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The pavilion's original relief disappeared after the war. Now a discovery in Hungary is helping to replace it.
Looking for Bratislava activities on a budget? Visit The Good Market on Panenská Street or set out on a hike to the northern slopes of Devínská Kobyla.
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Glass ceiling gives view into tower's 20-metre spire.
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The tower near the Slovak-Polish border will turn 50 next year.
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Unlike some other spots in the national park, these gorges are without the crowds.
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Visitors can lie down and cool their feet by the waterfall thanks to new benches.
Are you looking for free activities in the city? Go to a guided tour at Soga or set out on a hiking tip.
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The controversial act sparked a heated debate.
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The houses are built on four-metre-high steel columns and connected by rope bridges. They also have a central terrace.
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Explore a place with three different names – Trojmedzie, Trojmezí, Trójstyk – where three nations regularly meet.
Are you looking for free activities in the city? Get a taste of the Slovak Philharmonic or a trip to the mediaeval castle.
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Video shows tourists bathing in protected area.
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An easy day-trip in the High Tatras.
The first shop in Tatranská Lomnica opened in this old hotel more than 100 years ago.
Set out on a hike to Červený Kameň through caves, peaks, and rocky ridges, or enjoy the weekend at a festival of folk culture and crafts.
The local water reservoir used to be a popular bathing spot among local people.
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for better funding of castle restoration initiatives.
Parts of the national park can get very busy in the summer – but alternatives are at hand.
Set out on a hike to Biely Kameň Castle or visit chamber concerts in the Botanical Garden.
In Bušince, tourists can visit a small museum devoted to a famous aircraft designer and raft on Slovakia's third longest river.
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