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Stará Ľubovňa

Stará Ľubovňa

The dominant feature of Stará Ľubovňa is undoubtedly Ľubovňa Castle. This ancient fortress standing on a limestone hill will enchant you from afar. Apart from the castle, however, the city and its surroundings offer much more. You will be captivated by the interesting history and the peculiar natural area in the near vicinity offering many opportunities for hiking and active relaxation. Stará Ľubovňa and its surroundings is a great place for escape from your hectic life.

Military exposition of Michal Strenk

Visit the only exposition of its kind in Slovakia, the military exposition of Michal Strenk in Stará Ľubovňa. Michal Strenk was born in Slovakia and later studied at a school in Pennsylvania, USA. He then volunteered in the US Army. For his brave service he was awarded the Purple Heart. He became famous when he hoisted a flag on Iwo Jima Island on February 23, 1945, thanks to a picture by an Associated Press reporter.

The military exposition features various military artifacts. The area is great for outdoor school events, summer camps for children as well as corporate events that will strengthen the working spirit of the team.

 Vojenská expozícia M. Strenka. Zdroj foto: Vojenská expozícia M. Strenka
Vojenská expozícia M. Stren...

Ružbachy craters and spa Vyšné Ružbachy

Ružbachy craters are located in the spa town of Vyšné Ružbachy on the border of Pieniny and Spišská Magura. These are four large travertine craters along with several smaller craters. The most famous of these is the main spring called the Kráter (the Crater).

The protected natural formation Kráter (the Crater) is a one-of-a-kind spring not only in Slovakia, but also in the whole world. There are only three other springs of the same character as Kráter in the world. For years, locals used Kráter for relaxation. Swimming is prohibited in the natural lake, but visitors can sunbathe near it in the summer months.

In addition to admiring the Ružbachy craters, visitors can also enjoy relaxation at the Vyšné Ružbachy Spa. Vyšné Ružbachy Spa holds a special position among spas in Slovakia. Hot carbonic springs have been healing the body while the enchanting surrounding nature the soul since the 16th century. Nervous system and cardiovascular diseases are treated here. Hotel Strand offers various types of treatments, a sauna and a thermal bath also as a one-day package. Medical procedures here often make use of rich mineral springs. The spa mainly treats cardiovascular diseases. The mineral water springing in the spa area is warm and slightly acidic.

 Kúpele Vyšné Ružbachy. Zdroj foto: Jano Štovka, KOCR SVS
Kúpele Vyšné Ružbachy. Zd...

Nestville Park Hniezdne a Nestville Chocolate

Discover the charm of one of the most beautiful corners of northern Slovakia, the valley of the Tatra National Park, the Pieniny National Park and Levočská Highlands, where in 2012 the exhibition of distilleries and traditional folk crafts came into existence – the Nestville park. 

If you like sweets, visit the Nestville’s chocolate kingdom. You can relax with a cup of hot chocolate or quality coffee, taste Belgian pralines or sweet home-made desserts and watch how high-quality chocolate is being made.

 Nestville Park. Zdroj foto: OOCR Severný Spiš – Pieniny
Nestville Park. Zdroj foto: O...

Litmanová - Zvir Mountain

In modern history, Litmanová is known mainly in connection with the apparitions of the Virgin Mary on Zvir Mountain. The place is a popular destination with pilgrims and all those who seek peace of mind in the heart of nature.

 Hora Zvir. Zdroj foto:OOCR Severný Spiš - Pieniny
Hora Zvir. Zdroj foto:OOCR Se...

The gulley Jarabinský prielom

Near the village of Jarabina in eastern Pieniny there is the Protected Nature Reserve Jarabinský prielom (gulley). Locals call this location “furnace”. Over time, the canyon-like valley was eroded by the Malý Lipník stream surrounded by 10 to 20 m high rock walls. The most beautiful part of the gulley is its 150 m long section. The gulley itself is sometimes only 3 meters wide.

 Jarabinský prielom. Zdroj foto: Jano Štovka, KOCR SVS
Jarabinský prielom. Zdroj fo...

 

Titulná foto: Jano Štovka, KOCR SVS

 

SEE ALSO:

Pieninský národný park

Územie Pienin bolo vyhlásené za národný park v roku 1967, ale už v roku 1932 prielomová dolina Dunajca s priľahlými lesmi bola vyhlásená za Slovenskú prírodnú rezerváciu v

Múzeum Červený Kláštor

Kláštor kartuziánov v malebných Pieninách ukrýva gotické skvosty a hodnotné expozície. Možno tu vidieť i mimoriadne vzácny herbár "lietajúceho mnícha" Cypriána z roku 1766.

 

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Hotel Familia0.39 km
Salaš u Franka0.40 km
Penzión Gurmen0.46 km
Stredoveká história v modernom šate - Castle Distillery1.33 km
Nestville Taberna3.57 km
Hotel Familia0.39 km
Penzión Gurmen0.46 km
Nestville apartments3.66 km
Hotel Sorea Ľubovňa7.51 km
Penzión Litmanová7.73 km