Slovakia’s landmarks include castles, medieval towns, mining heritage, wooden churches, caves and mountain landscapes. UNESCO currently lists 8 World Heritage properties in Slovakia: 6 cultural and 2 natural.
25 Landmarks to Know
- Bratislava Castle
- Devín Castle
- Historic Centre of Bratislava
- Spiš Castle
- Levoča
- Banská Štiavnica
- Vlkolínec
- Bardejov
- Wooden Churches of the Slovak Carpathians
- Slovak Karst caves
- High Tatras
- Štrbské Pleso
- Orava Castle
- Bojnice Castle
- Trenčín Castle
- Červený Kameň Castle
- St Elisabeth Church in Bratislava
- St Martin’s Cathedral
- St Michael’s Gate
- Košice Cathedral
- Slovak Paradise
- Demänovská Cave of Liberty
- Dobšiná Ice Cave
- Čičmany village
- Tokaj wine landscape
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO’s current country page lists eight World Heritage properties in Slovakia.
Planning Tips
Check opening hours, seasonal access and hiking conditions before visiting castles, caves, mountains and protected areas.
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Official resource: UNESCO — Slovakia.