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Slovakia is a country located at fraction Czechoslovakia Central Europe. Countries bordering the Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary has beautiful scenery thanks to some mountains that surround it, also thanks to the lure of its history and architecture. Capital is Bratislava, Slovakia famous for crystal souvenir, stuffed with traditional costumes, ceramics, and wood crafts. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia:

High Tatras

In a country that is surrounded by mountains, the High Tatras mountains are the most popular because it has the highest peak in Slovakia. Being right on the border of Slovakia and Poland, the High Tatras has an area of 750 km2. Her beauty is complemented by a number of lakes, valleys, waterfalls, and caves in the surrounding areas. Very attractive for nature lovers, is not it?

There are at least 26 peaks in the High Tatras which reaches more than 2,500 meters above sea level. Almost a full year covered in snow, the mountains are a favorite of fans of skiing and mountain climbing, as well as the tourists who just want to relax in the countryside. Yes, around the High Tatras there are some villages that provide for the cottage stays, sports facilities, and a spa for tourists.

Every year there are two festivals held in the High Tatras, the Goral Zamagura Folk Festival and Folk Festival featuring dancers, singers, and musicians in traditional costumes and local culinary specialties of Goral.

Levoca

Approximately 370 km northeast of Bratislava, there is a small town called Levoca. Levoca located in Spis region inhabited since the stone age. Spis region itself never became part of the Hungarian kingdom in the 11th century, as well as Mongolia and secured colonized by the Germans, who made Spis full of history.

In the 15th century, Levoca been a center of trade, because it is located at the crossroads of trade routes between Poland and Hungary. Wine, iron, copper, leather, fur, and lots of corn exported from Levoca. Then a British humanist came to teach at a school there, traders Wittenberg open book printing origin that lasted for 150 years there, and a famous wood carver, Master Paul, settled there.

Levoca is still surrounded by ancient walls. The main entrance is marked by a gate built in Kosice 15th century. In the open field, there are three main monuments, the Old Town Hall, which is now a museum, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic church St. James, known for its Gothic-style wooden altar, the sculpture of Master Paul around the year 1520. Altar is a wooden altar in the world, with more than 18 meters high. A number of other historic buildings can be enjoyed in the old city which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.

Spis Castle

At an altitude of 200 meters above the sleepy hill village of Zehra, Spis castle ruins stand. With an area of approximately 4 hectares, this castle is the most amazing castle in Slovakia was once the largest fortified castle in Central Europe.

Spis Castle originated from a tower built in 1113 that was later expanded to protect wealth Spis region. In the reign of the kingdom of Hungary, which Zapolya family, family Thurzo, and Csaky family, the castle became a center of politics, economy, culture, and administration. In the early 18th century, the family left Csaky Spis castle and in 1780 the castle was on fire. Since then Spis castle became dormant. Only in the mid 20th century the castle was reconstructed in part. In 1945 the castle belonged Slovakia Spis official and now serves as a museum where visitors can see a collection of weapons, equipment for the torture of prisoners, as well as a replica of the castle before it was hit by fire.

Spis Castle is only open to the public in May to October each year. In addition to viewing the collection the museum, tourists can also enjoy the view of the High Tatras from the castle. Castle which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 has also been used as a location for shooting several feature films, including Dragonheart movie starring Sean Connery and The Last Legion starring Ben Kingsley.