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Bardejov Essentials

Bardejov is a remarkably preserved medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage site. The central Radničné námestie is framed by 46 Gothic and Renaissance burgher houses and anchored by the 15th-century Basilica of St. Giles. Beyond the town walls, the Jewish Suburbium features a conserved 18th-century synagogue and ritual baths. The nearby Bardejovské Kúpele offers a historic spa experience and an open-air museum of folk architecture, while the ruins of Zborov Castle overlook the surrounding landscape.

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Basilica of St Giles

Basilica of St Giles in Bardejov, Slovakia, is a Gothic sacral building, which is situated in the northern part of the Town-Hall square.

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Radničné námestie

Central rectangular square lined with Gothic and Renaissance burgher houses. It features the Renaissance Old Town Hall at its center and the Basilica of St. Giles at its northern edge.

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Šarišské múzeum, expozícia ikon

Specialized museum housing a significant collection of Eastern Rite icons from the 16th to 19th centuries, including rare wooden altarpieces and liturgical objects from the Carpathian region.

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Šariš Museum

Discover the history and traditions of the lovely and colorful region of Saris, a region with true character.

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Zborov Castle

Zborov Castle is a ruined Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque era stone castle above the village of Zborov in Bardejov District, Prešov Region,…

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Múzeum ľudovej architektúry - Skanzen Bardejov

Slovakia's oldest open-air museum, preserving over 20 traditional wooden structures, including peasant houses, barns, and two wooden churches moved from nearby villages.

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Židovské suburbium

UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of an 18th-century Old Synagogue, ritual baths, and a Beth Hamidrash. It is a rare preserved ensemble of Jewish communal buildings.

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Katov dom

A 16th-century building that served as the residence of the municipal executioner. It now houses museum exhibits detailing historical judicial practices and urban life.

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Bardejovské Kúpele

Historic spa district located 5 kilometers from the town center. Known for its mineral springs and 19th-century architecture, it has historically hosted figures like Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

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Františkánsky kláštor

A Gothic-Renaissance complex built in the 15th century. It includes the Church of St. John the Baptist, featuring a narrow nave and valuable historical interior furnishings.

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