15. October 2020 at 11:34

Tip for a trip: Orange ground and mineral water. Visit an interesting place near Banská Bystrica

High mineral content the reason behind such colouring.

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The Mičinské travertines, characteristic for their orange colour, may be observed near Banská Bystrica. They are created by a system of several travertine piles with lakes of constantly springing mineral water on top.

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The water with a high content of minerals is the reason for the strange orange colour. The locality belongs among the most significant in Slovakia.

There is an educational path for visitors.

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New Castle in Banská Štiavnica New Castle in Banská Štiavnica (source: Courtesy of Spectacular Slovakia)

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