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Čadca is administrative center of Kysuce area. This city was founded in the 16th century during the Wallachian colonization. The most famous sights of the city include the Church of St. Bartholomej, built in Baroque style. Čadca and vicinity offers a lot of possibilieties for skiing and hiking. Other attractions include Vojtovský spring, also known as Slaný spring as a result of specific mineralization and methane salty taste.

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Terchová is a famous tourist center in Malá Fatra. There are several buildings of folk architecture located in this village. The nearby attractions include the popular Vrátna dolina valley, which is entered through the area of rock faces - Tiesňavy. Vrátna is a popular ski resort. Terchová vicinity offers numerous possibilities for hiking. Environment of Malá Fatra National Park offers a beautiful ridge crossing, the possibility to sleep in mountain tourist huts as Chata pod Chlebom or Chata pod Suchým. Frequent tourist targets are peaks of Veľký and Malý Rozsutec or Jánošíkové diery – a damous cascade of waterfalls and ladders. Terchová is located near the mountain village Štefanová, which is an excellent starting point for hiking the ridge of Krivánska Malá Fatra.

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Strečno and Starý hrad Castles are popular ruins located on Mala Fatra mounatain range in the area of the breakthrough of the river Váh. Castles therefore have had strategic position. Strečno Castle was built in the 14th century. Tthere was a relatively frequent change of owners here, because of the important position of the castle. In 1776 the castle was the place of preparation of the Wesselényi uprising. In the present there is exposure of Považské Museum located here. On top of the Zvon peak, which is located near the Castle, Memorial of french soldiers can be viewed, who were fighting hard to defend the castle Strečno during the Slovak National Uprising. Ruins of Starý hrad castle are accessible from the village Nezbudská Lúčka. The castle was built in the 13th century. It was owned by robber knights called Pongráčovci. Those collected toll from the wood rafters floating wood down the river Váh . The tradition of rafting in this area came to life again and is part of active tourism.

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Teplička nad Váhom is situated in Žilina Basin. The main sights include the renaissance manor and local church, where the coffin containing the remains of Žofia Bosňáková is located. She was the wife of earl Wesselényi from the Strečno castle. Žofia became known for her piety and compassion, qualities that make her famous among the villeins. After death, she was mummified and stored in the castle crypt.

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Čičmany located at the border of Strážovské vrchy and Lúčanská Malá Fatra mountains is famous for its painted wooden settlements. There are 140 folk architecture objects with famous patterns of white colour located in this village. In addition, above the village a ski resort can be found.

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Kunerád is currently used as a medical institution. It was built in 1916. It is situatef in the Lúčanská Mala Fatra mountains area.

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Rajecká Lesná is a village located in Rajecká dolina valley. It was made famous through the attraction in the form of wooden Bethlehem. It is the largest Bethlehem scene in Slovakia. This important work was created by local wood carver and includes a number of  objects of famous slovak buildings such as Bratislava Castle, Košice cathedral and other buildings. Moreover, the work is rich in moving mechanical pieces and thus it is possible to watch mill-wheel turning, or the number of craftsmen figures in motion.

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South of Rajecké Teplice is located Rajec – a village, that had an important position during the medieval times. Rajec sas the most important dwelling of the surrounding area. This fact is confirmed by the size of the main square, where  a Renaissance town hall building is situated.

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Rajecké Teplice is a small town where important slovak spa resort is located. The spa is situated mainly in  Rajecká dolina valley. Rheumatic disorders and neuroses are treated here. The spa area is located in a beautiful park with a lake. Rajecké Teplice tourist attractions are as well local thermal swimming pool and numerous possibilities for hiking.

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This castle was built in the 13th century as a royal castle and the center of the region. It's a fairly large castle located near Žilina. In the 16th century it was rebuilt by Thurzo family line. Later they left the castle, and settled in Bytča manor. This castle has deteriorated since that time.

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Žilina is one of the largest towns in Slovakia and it was built by settlers originating from Tešín. In the 19th century gradually increased transport importance of this city, thus strengthening its overall position in the region of central Považie. This was particularly a result of important railway junction located here. This fact influenced the orientation of the local school system. University of Žilina is oriented to education in the field of transport. Žilina has a beautiful historical center. The main attractions include St. Mary's Square, which is surrounded by arcades. On this square is situated Jesuit church and monastery from 18th century. The main dominat is the Gothic church of the 15th century and one of the oldest towers of Slovakia the Burian tower of 16 century. An important monument is late Romanesque church of  St. Stephan of 13 century. It is located in the district called Závodie. Outside the historic center of Žilina is located Budatín castle built in the 14th century. In the Castle is situated Považské Museum.

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Ilava is a small city located in central Považie region. Lower and upper castle from the 12 century, is owned by Slovakia from 1855. An important prison was established here. The building keeps this function until the present. Visitors of the city can explore the Museum of business. Located in the city part called Klobušice. In the local cemetery the remains of the great figure of technological progress in Hungary - Gábor Baross can be found. He contributed to build the first bridge across the Danube in Bratislava. Near Ilava is located very nice peak called Vápeč belonging to Strážov hills.

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Beckov village and and same-named ruin of the castle above it can be found at the border of middle and lower Považie region. The ruin rises – well visible from the far – on a bold rock, which is as well target of rock climbers. Beckov castle itself was built in the late 12th century.

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Čachtice, situated north of the Little Carpathians, is  known through the famous legend of the bloody Countess Elizabeth Bathory. In the present the ruin of Čachtice Castle, where she resided, is a very good view point and thus popular trip destination.

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Trenčianske Teplice is a very famous spa town.  There are musculoskeletal and nervous diseases treated here. The most interesting spa building is the so-called Haman, which is built in typical oriental style.

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According to legend monk Benedict established on a steep slope in the valley of river Váh his hermitage. Benedict was a scholar of monk Svorad of Zobor Abbey. Today, the remains of the monastery built later can be seen over here. The monastery is situated a few kilometers far from Skalka near Trenčín.

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Trenčín is an administrative center of Trenčín region and one of the most important towns in Slovakia. Historically, Trenčín is best known for its castle, which rises above the city. The castle was in 13th centrury  residence of famous ruler – Matúš Čák of Trenčín, who ruled from that place a large part of the territory of today's Slovakia. Later many owners changed  here. In 1790 the castle burnt down and began to deteriorate. Later reconstruction helpet to build up its present form, which shows the castle in almost original condition. Castle attracts by Matúšs tower, which is the oldest and highest part of the castle. From the perspective of the history of Slovakia, there is very important inscription written on the castle rock, which was left here in the times when the Roman legions spread their territory. The inscription testifies to the crossing of the Danube by the legions and the victory of Marcus Aurelius in 179 over Quads in Laugaricium. Below the castle is located the historical center of Trenčín with other monuments belonging to the Trenčín Museum.

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This sculpture is the most famous prehistoric artifact of Slovakia. Its origin dates back to 22 800 years into the past. It was discovered accidentally when plowed in Podkovica near Moravany nad Váhom. This popular statue has a height of only 8 cm and is carved from mammoth tusk. The original is now stored in the vaults of the National Bank of Slovakia, but a copy can be found in Spa Museum in Piešťany and also in the collections of the Bratislava Castle.

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Vrbové is one of the nice slovak towns, which is famous by Leaning Tower. It belongs to the local church. In addition, Vrbové is the birthplace of the famous explorer and adventurer Moric Beňovský. Tourists can visit the house where he was born.

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Kostolec, located above the village Ducové is important Great Moravian fortress with reconstructed walls and Romanesque rotunda. It is also an excellent viewing point.

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City of Piešťany is the worldwide famous place thanks to the local spa. The spa is ideal for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. This is a top spa facility in Slovakia. Spa is located on the so-called Spa Island. It is connected to the city through the Colonnade bridge leading over the river Váh. The most important spa buildings in Piešťany are Napoleonic spa and Thermia Palace. The center of summer vacation in this area is water reservoir Sĺňava. In Piešťany you can visit Spa Museum, where is also stored a copy of the famous Moravian Venus.

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Dolná Krupá is known for its manor house, which serves to the musicians. It is interesting that in the past visited Ludwig van Beethoven visited this place.

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Trnava is important administrative center and one of the largest towns in Slovakia as well. This city is known as the Slovak Rome due to a high number of historical sites. It is also an important point of automobile production. Historically, Trnava is the oldest free royal town in Slovakia. Trnava got this title in 1238. Trnava is well known for huge fortification with large walls. The most famous landmark is the Basilica of J. Baptist. Trnava is also an important center of education. The city became a university town in the 1635th A. Bernolák – important slovak personality - worked here and founded in Trnava society called Slovenské učené tovarišstvo. Trnava is also known for its football club and stadium.

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Podunajská nížina lowland - is due to its geological structure rich for significant sources of hot mineral water. The most famous thermal drill is located in Veľký Meder, which erupts 14 liters of water per second with a temperature of  almost hundred degrees of Celsius. This represented an excellent base to build the local thermal baths. There are many similar baths located in this area - Patince, Podhájska, Dunajská Streda, or Štúrovo.

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The most popular tourist attractions in Slovakia include technical romantic sights hidden in oxbows of the Danube - the old water mills. To this day only a few of them preserved - in Kolárovo, Jelka, Dunajský Klátov, or Tomášikovo. Each of these mills ahs something specific, such as Kolárovo mill is the only mill in Slovakia built as a floating ship.

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Danube region is known by plenty of Romanesque churches. They represent the architecture of the early Middle Ages. The most important religious buildings include the Diakovce Basilica, churches in Holice, Štvrtok na Ostrove, Hamuliakovo and Šamorín.

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This village is situated on the left bank of the Danube. The main attractions include Iža remnants of the Roman Kelemantium. Tourist can enjoy their stay in this area by visiting the southernmost village in Slovakia - Patince, where a thermal bath is located.

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Komárno lies at the confluence of the Danube and Váh and Danube. Komárno is next important administrative centre of this part of Slovakia. It is well known for relatively large number of  sights such as Fortress of Komárno. In the 17th century it was the biggest bastion fortification in Central Europe. The city is also surrounded by an outer fortification system. Currently, one of the main attractions of Komárno is so-called Europe square, which concetrates various architecture styles, trying to symbolize the different euroregions.

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Šurany is located near Nové Zámky. It is interesting that part of this town called Nitriansky hrádok is famous for a number of archaeological findings. This place is called Slovak Troy related this fact.  One of the most fundamental discovery was finding of Hrádocká Venus. In 1854 there was the first slovak sugar factory  built in Šurany.

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Nové Zámky is the largest center of the Danube region. This city was in ancient times under the rule of the Turks and a fortress against them was build in here, whose foundations can now be seen in the streets, that are of star arrangement. You can visit tomb of the first codifier of slovak language - A. Bernolák, located in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity.

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This important administrative center is known by two castles, while in the older one - the Renaissance – the city gallery is located. Tudor style Gothic can be admired in the second mansion, which has a beautiful park

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Hurbanovo is located near the town of Komárno and is known mainly for beer production. As well there is the oldest slovak observatory from 1871 located here. Near Hurbanovo, in Martovce village tourists can view a clay peasant home of 19 century and the related exposure of folk dwelling.

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Near the village Číčov is located National Nature Reserve Číčov oxbow. There can admired untouched nature and especially the original wetlands and lake Lion, where occurs a quantity of water lilies and water birds. The reservation can be visited by using an information tourist path.

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In the central part of Žitný ostrov is located a small slovak city – Dunajská Streda. In addition to the thermal baths the main tourist attactions are Yellow and White mansion. Žitnoostrovné Museum is located in the first of the mansions. There is as well a branch of the Slovak National Gallery located here – in Vermes villa.

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Senec is famous especially for its Slnečné jazerá - lakes and water park. Slenečné jazerá are center of summer vacation and rest in Slovakia. Senecké jazerá cover area up to 100 ha.

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Šamorín is located upper part of Žitný ostrov. Local attractions include the synagogue, which is was visited by Tibetan monks who have performed here the act of creating the Buddhist mandala. The main attractions cover as well Romanesque church of the 13th century and holiday resort Čilistov belonging to Gabčíkovo dam.

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This city is known primarily because of local mound, where the relics of important slovak personalitiy are preserved - General M. R. Stefanik, who was born in the nearby village Kosariska. The mound is located above the town a red marked tourist trail leads to it.

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Administrative center of the hillbills Zahorie is Myjava In 1848, I. Slovak National Council was located here. June is the time of Myjava folk festival.

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Holic is known except of the only surviving windmill in Slovakia also through mainly baroque-classicist manor house - the summer residence of the Habsburgs, which was the first part of the ceramics manufactory in the monarchy. It was founded in 1736 by Maria Theresa and Francis of Lorraine. In Holic is as well located Baroque stud in Kopcany as a part of the manor house.

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Skalica is located in the northern part of Zahorie. This city is characterized by beautiful historic look. Visitors can find here a number of sights, but most important of them is the St. George rotunda of 12 century, built in Romanesque style. The main sights are the Skalica church of St. Michael and Art Nouveau building of Zahorske museum as well. The gastronomic specialties include famous cake called skalicky trdelnik - shaped as cylinder and skalicky rubin, which is a sort of red wine.

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Branc is a castle ruin from the 13th century, which offers excellent views of the entire northern part of Zahorie.

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The name of this village comes from the type of mineral water with a high sulfur content, which was the basis for establishing a local spa. It is a very popular spa to heal rheumatism because of Europe's most concentrated sulfuric waters.

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This village is ttractive especially in terms of architecture. Plavecky Peter is a grouping of traditional folk houses. These peasant houses built in 18th centry are located in a reservation.

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Sastin- Straze is an important pilgrimage site with a beuatiful basilica minor consecrated to the Virgin Mary.

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Stupava is a nice, tiny town away from Bratislava about 19 km. It is known primarily through Days of cabbage event wishes concerning the cabbage and products related to it. There is interesting historical mansion with a beautiful park located in Stupava as well. One of the attracions is Ferdis Kostka Museum, which is devoted to the history of ceramics in Zahorie region. Above Stupava is situated ruin of castle Pajstun and pilgrimage site Marianka, which is a good tip for a short hike.

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Malacky are one of the most important administrative centers of Zahorie. The city history overlaps with Palffy family line. They owned  a manor house with an english  styled park in Malacky. The city's main attractions also include Holy Stairs, which is a copy of stairs, after which Jesus walked before his death. According to the legends under the stairs are hidden relics of saints.

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Habans in 16 century moved to the territory of today's Zahorie from the western part of Europe, in particular Germany and Switzerland. Habans were known as excellent craftsmen, especially in the manufacture of pottery and ceramics. To Habans and their way of life is devoted Museum Ferdisa Kostku in Stupava. Similarly, in Holic museum visitors can view the history Holic majolica, which was the oldest ceramic manufactory in the monarchy. Habans were famous by building of Haban yards. Today these beautiful buidings can be admired in Velke Levare and Sobotiste.

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Budmerice known for its romantic manor house, built it in the 19th century by the Pálffy line. At the moment it serves as House of Slovak writers.

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Červený Kameň Castle is one of the most famous castles in Slovakia. It is a frequent target of hiking and belongs to the Little Carpathian Wine Route. The history of the castle was written by Fugger and Palffy families, who rebuilt the castle into pompous Renaissance palace. At Červený Kameň are often organized cultural events, such as historical fencing tournaments. Visitors can check out interesting historical collections here as well.

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In addition to wine production tradition Modra is popular by a major national personality - codifier od literary Slovak – Ludovit Stur, who is buried in the local cemetery. Modra is known for its pottery as well. From Modra, like is the case with all of the Little Carpathian villages, it is possible to do nice hikes as the one to Velka Homola peak, on top of which is located an observation deck. This part of the Little Carpathian region is extensively used for recreation – mostly in parts of Modra-Harmonia and Piesok.

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