Location: Banska Stiavnica
Top Things to do in Banska Stiavnica
What to do and see in Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region: The Best Museums
Banská Štiavnica (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbanskaː ˈʃciawɲitsa] ( listen); German: Schemnitz; Hungarian: Selmecbánya (Selmec), pronounced [ˈʃɛlmɛd͡zbaːɲɒ]) 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 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.
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1. Geoclub
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Banka Lasky
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
The only LOVE BANK in the world is a unique place where people from around the world store their symbolic keepsakes of love, friendship or another special moment of happiness. LOVE BANK - is inspired by the true love story between Marína and Sládkovič - is created from the verses of the World's longest love poem - consists of 100 000 Security Boxes You can find the only LOVE BANK in the world in the basement of the house that is a part of 500-year-old gold mine. It is the house where Marína Pischlová lived for the most of her life. This house is a building of national and cultural significance as well as being part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reviewed By 850lu
Looking at the house from the outside I wasn't really impressed by the whole project and the idea. But after seeing all attractions, the interior of the house and the love bank I was really surprised how beautifully it all has been put together. From the whole reconstruction of the house to the presentation of the love story it all made very nice and interesting experience. You will not find anything similar anywhere in Slovakia. I have also seen the famous house of Romeo and Juliette in Verona or the love museums in South Korea and I must say that the experience there was really poor. This one actually made a point and especially it was based on the true story. I was actually quite impressed how well it was all done. You can feel the inspiration from other exhibitions like Harry Potter studios or the book and mirror installation in Bratislava, but it doesn't matter at all, because after all you'll be glad that you paid the money for something unique and exceptional.
3. Open-Air Mining Museum (SMM)
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
The Mining Open – Air Museum with 40 000 visitors a year is one of the most popular sites in the region. On the ground the exposition shows old mining buildings, equipment, machines and geological history. Millions years ago here was the biggest volcano in Middle Europe. The most interesting part is the mine. Equipped with helmet, mining coat and lamp, you will go 60 meters deep and during a 1,5 km walk learn about the hard work of miners from Middle Age until the end of the 20th century.
Reviewed By 27gill - Southampton, United Kingdom
This is outside the town but is on a bus route. There are plenty of displays of mining history and equipment on the surface and the museum is well laid out for families. The real highlight is the tour underground through the tunnels with miners lamps for illumination. There is a long climb down to the entrance then its fairly flat inside, but the tunnel floors are uneven so its not suitable for people with limited mobility or small children. Some places are unlit with very narrow tunnels and low roofs. There are lit displays and equipment but it feels very much as if the miners have left things as they were when the mine was operational.
4. Banskostiavnicky Betlehem
5. Terra Permonia
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. Berggericht - Mineralogical Exposition
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Berggericht – the building of former Mining Court – is now seat of The Mineralogical Exposition with more than 400 breath-taking minerals from all continents. In the courtyard of the building is the Michael adit (mining tunnel) open for visitors. After the end of mining, the Michael adit was used as a cellar and store. It is just 50 m long and therefore suitable for kids, elderly and short-term visitors. The Berggericht building also hosts the Tourist Information Centre on the ground floor.
7. Kammerhof - Mining in Slovakia Exposition
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Kammerhof is the largest complex of buildings in the historical centre. The exhibition presents the history of the Slovak mining, particularly the technical collections, archaeological findings, moving models of mining equipment, the history of book printing in Banská Štiavnica, the first technical university in the world - the Mining Academy and its professors, portraits of Chamber earls and more. Exhibition is recommended by those interested in different dimensions of mining as well as in the living of miners.
8. Banske Muzeum V Prirode
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
