Besides walking along the picturesque historic streets and sightseeing, you‘ll have a chance to explore the local natural beauty. Banska Bystrica is located in an incredibly beautiful natural area where tourists can enjoy picturesque mountain areas and natural observation points. One of the main natural sights is Veľká Fatra National Park. Most of its walking routes are available in the warm season. The park lies in a beautiful hilly area, so you can climb to the top of some hills to admire the stunning panorama from the viewpoints. Ancient pine forests have been preserved in this protected area. In summer, you can see many flowering plants, watch birds and insects here. Visitors can follow one of the numerous walking and cycling routes. The park is popular not only among tourists but also among locals. If you visit the city in winter, you'll have the opportunity to have fun at the local ski resorts. Ski Resort Tale with its excellent ski zones of various difficulty levels is less than 1 kilometer from the city. Most of its ski slopes are gentle, so the resort is popular with beginners and vacationing families with kids. The resort is located in an amazingly beautiful natural area, surrounded by mountains covered with pine forests on all sides. Its guests will also enjoy snowboarding slopes, as well as cozy restaurants and cafes operating for their convenience here. A few kilometers from the city there is an amazing natural attraction - Malachovský Waterfall
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Magnificent churches remain the most famous landmarks of Kosice. The central street of the city is the location of St. Elisabeth Cathedral - the largest church in the country. The height of the main tower, which was built in the 11th century, is 59 metres. Beautiful gothic altar decorated with skillfully made drawings remains one of the most precious artifacts of the church. In the 15th century, St. Michael's Chapel was built near the cathedral. Inner premises of the chapel are no less interesting than its outer design as there are beautiful drawings and frescos that depict important historic events. Until the middle of the 18th century, a graveyard was located near the chapel. Later the graveyard was turned into a park.
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