Slovakia is a hidden gem in the heart of Europe, where you can explore diverse and stunning landscapes, ancient castles, and authentic culture. Whether you are looking for adventure, history, or relaxation, you can hike through the rocky plateaus and streams of Slovenský Raj, one of the country's most scenic national parks. Slovakia is also green oasis of Europe, where you can discover the beauty and charm of this underrated destination.
=========================================================================(on the Nitra river in east Slovakia, near the city of Prievidza) Bojnice is a historical town, situated just below the Bojnice Castle, .with a population of around 5,000. Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the largest zoo in Slovakia and the Bojnice castle (shown here), and generally for being one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia.
+ Bojnice lies in the upper Nitra river valley, under the Strážov Mountains. It is located close to the city of Prievidza, with which it shares a common public transport system. Other major cities nearby include Žilina 60 kilometers (~37 miles) to the north and Trenčín 65 kilometers to the west.
+ Just gazing at fairy-tale Bojnice Castle stirs fantasies of knights and maidens in even the world-weariest travelers. Blushing sandstone towers and crenellated turrets make this romantic castle the most visited in Slovakia. Only foundations remain of the original 12th-century fortification, but an early-20th-century reconstruction by the Pálffy family took inspiration from the castles of France’s Loire Valley, lifting Bojnice to the neo-baroque splendor that stands today. {If you are hungry before or after a castle tour, Alej is a better choice than the food stalls around the castle.)
+ Prievidza, four kilometers (2.5 miles.) to the east of Bojnice Castle, has bus connections to Žilina and Bratislava. From the Prievidza bus station, regular local buses run to Bojnice.
(For additional atmosphere, book a few days ahead for a night tour and consider visiting during the International Festival of Ghosts & Spirits.)
+ The town of Bojnice is most known for its castle, first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort; it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. The castle has appeared in many international films and a well-known international festival of spectres takes place there every year. {It is built on travertine rock with a natural cave.)
+The Bojnice zoo was founded in 1955. In 2006 it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals. Bojnice is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned in 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the locomotor system, with rheumatic diseases, post traumatic conditions, conditions after orthopaedic disturbances of the spine of adolescents, neurological diseases, and occupational diseases.
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