Toimituksen valinnat Banská Štiavnica

Editor's Choice: Banská Štiavnica

Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its dramatic topography and deep-rooted mining history. This selection includes the 13th-century Old Castle and the 16th-century New Castle, built as fortifications against Ottoman expansion. The baroque Calvary complex offers panoramic views from its sacred chapels, while the Open-Air Mining Museum provides underground access to historical shafts. The botanical garden showcases giant sequoias and cedars originally planted for the local Mining and Forestry Academy.