Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in District of Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 44 m
Descend 12 m

Experience District of Banská Štiavnica in Slovakia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Banská Štiavnica

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Banská Štiavnica

Banská Štiavnica is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. For its size, the caldera is known as the Štiavnica Mountains. Banská Štiavnica has a population of more than 10,000. It is a completely preserved medieval town. Because of their historical value, the town and its surroundings were proclaimed by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993.

Wikipedia: Banská Štiavnica (EN), Website

248 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie

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The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Banská Štiavnica is originally a Romanesque basilica from the 30s of the 13th century. It also included the monastery building behind the church and later the rectory building next to the church.

Wikipedia: Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie (Banská Štiavnica) (SK)

291 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Synagóga

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The synagogue in Banská Štiavnica was built in 1893. It is located at Novozámocká 5 in Banská Štiavnica. The synagogue itself consists of a vestibule and a main hall. The building was probably created in the Gothic period and later rebuilt in the Renaissance style, and only in the 19th century it began to be used for sacral purposes after modification. The reconstruction itself was financed by the local Jewish community. In 1941, sacral activities in this building were suspended and from the 50s of the 20th century there was a tinsmith's workshop and later a driving school. At present, it belongs to the city reserve of Banská Štiavnica and is also inscribed on the UNESCO list as well as on the List of National Cultural Monuments.

Wikipedia: Synagóga v Banskej Štiavnici (SK)

157 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Kostol svätej Kataríny

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St. Catherine's Church is a Late Gothic church in the town in Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Wikipedia: St. Catherine's Church, Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia (EN)

253 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Galéria Schemnitz

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Schemnitz Gallery is a gallery in the historic center of Banská Štiavnica. It was established in August 2013. Its name comes from the original German name of Banská Štiavnica from the time of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, Schemnitz.

Wikipedia: Schemnitz Gallery (SK)

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