Every year, the interest of tourists to those regions in which you can not only admire the beauties of architecture, photograph a rare creation of nature or engage in a favorite sport . More and more travelers want to spend precious days of rest in an ecologically clean region, but not forgotten by all corner, and among civilization and comfort . Such seemingly mutually exclusive requirements are made by modern tourists to the resting place . Regions that correspond to such a set of wishes in Europe are few, one they are of course Tatra . On the border between the Low Tatras and the Western Tatras, on the banks of the Vag river there is a small Slovak town Liptovský Mikuláš . However, the city is not so small - its population is 34 thousand inhabitants . In the annals it was first mentioned in the 13th century, by 14 it began to play a significant role in the economic life of the region, and in the 17th century it became the center of the Liptov region .
How to call
+ 421-44-phone number
How to get there
You can get to Liptovský Mikuláš by either the Intercity train that follows from Bratislava in Kosice or on the intercity bus. Sad moment: you can not fully trust the schedule of buses or trains, everything needs to be clarified on a case-by-case basis
Bus station and railway station are located 500 m from the city center, you can get to Gurbanov street.
Climate
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| Day | + 0 | + 2 | + 7 | + 12 | + 17 | + 20 | + 22 | + 22 | + 18 | + 13 | + 5 | + 1 |
| at night | - 8 | - 7 | - 3 | + 1 | + 5 | + 8 | + 10 | + 9 | + 6 | + 2 | - 3 | - 1 |
Information Office
Address: Namestie mieru 1
Phone: + 421-44-16-186, 552-24-18
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9: 00-17: 00, Sat 9: 00-13: 00, Sun - the day off
Infrastructure The town is small, but it has everything you need: shops, hotels, restaurants, bank, post office. There is a large, cozy pedestrian zone where you can idly wander around and admire the city's landscapes, or you can sit in meditation on the veranda of one of the many restaurants. There are a number of attractions, but how not to be in such an old city? Especially in the main square, which is called the Námestie Osloboditeľov Square in Liptovský Mikuláš.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
The old synagogue remembers a lot, but now it hosts a variety of numerous exhibitions and cultural events. Several museums of the city will be glad to visitors, which, frankly speaking, are few, although the museums are quite interesting, and the Museum of hunting and fishing is completely unique.
Boghunia Art Gallery (the second largest collection of exhibits in Slovakia and the Kolokan Falcon Center 2 EUR adults, 1 EUR children) will be very interesting for art lovers . By the way, in itself the interesting center of Koloman Sokol is in the old building - the second oldest in Liptovský Mikuláš - the house of the family Pongrács . Architectural House The historic center's center is the Church of St. Nicholas . Once a powerful fortress walls of the city approached him, and now in their place the memorial is a symbolic fence .
In the very center of the city (which is completely reconstructed and cares of the townspeople are supported in almost perfect condition), a picturesque fountain was built Metamorphosis - a tribute to the memory of all the great people who came from Liptovský Mikuláš Other attractions: Lutheran church, Gothic Franciscan monastery named after M.Sc. St. Peter's in Okolichne.
A little away from the city center, in the street Školská, stands an elegant building in the Baroque style. This is an ancient Jesuit monastery, which was built between 1757 and 1764, but was not used for its original purposes (as a monastery). Already in 1787 the Jesuit brotherhood left the building, the former monastery began to serve as the residence of the administration of Liptovský Mikuláš, and today there is the interesting Museum of speleology (entrance 1, 5 EUR, children about 70 euro cents).
There is another house that deserves attention tourists - this is an old hotel "Black Eagle" (Čierny orol). In the 19th century a theater was made from the guest house, thus turning the building into a center of the city's cultural life. Hence the Mikulash socialists pushed their speeches, Jan Chalupka put on his comedy, and today the Black Eagle, a branch of the Liptov Museum, where an exposition about hunting and fishing in the region is exhibited.
Main the museum of the city is a museum of Yanka Kral, which is located in the former Ileshgazi manor. The exposition tells about the history of the city from 1286 to today. Entrance 2 EUR, children 1 EUR.
It is worth adding that due to its geographical location, the city can become an excellent starting point for travel to Slovakia. It is necessary to take into account, traveling independently, that trains of different types run along the Slovakian railways. And the Slovak language is such that the names of the types of trains are somewhat puzzling. Therefore, it is necessary to make an effort to understand the nuances of loose bodies, wetlands, and special people. However, any of these trains guarantee comfort, cleanliness and delightful views outside the window
Tatralandia Aquapark
There is a water park just 2 km from the city of Liptovský Mikuláš and is open all year round . It uses hot water from local thermal springs , so visiting it is not only pleasant but also useful . A lot of various slides, pools and all kinds of water attractions are waiting for visitors . By the way, fans of recreation in the water park can live in close proximity to it, in Holiday Village Tatralandia - b The hotel complex includes many bungalows and apartments with modern equipment . Full day ticket from 14 EUR adults, 7-11 EUR children .
Active rest
The Liptov region is not only picturesque, it is rich in lots of thermal springs. Consequences of glacial activity are numerous lakes, the most famous of which are the Vrbitskoe Lake, Rachkivi Lakes and Yamnitskie Lakes. Local rivers are suitable, as well as possible for rafting and rafting. Not far from the city, the Liptovska Mara reservoir is constructed, which is the largest reservoir in Slovakia.
In addition, not so far from the city are the most popular ski resorts of the country - Jasna, Strbske Pleso, Donovaly and Smokovec (on the way no more than 1, 5 hours)
Caves of Demyanovskaya Valley
About 10 km from the city, in the Demyanovskaya Valley, there are places that attract attention not only speleologists-lovers, but also professionals: extremely interesting and picturesque Ice Cave and Freedom Cave. Experts are unanimous in opinion: so intricate stalactites and stalagmites, as here, can be seen very rarely. Photo by Liptovsky Mikulas (8)