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Welcome back to our blog article on the most iconic places in Slovakia! In the first part, we delved into some of the country's most notable landmarks, from majestic castles to stunning viewpoints. Now, in the second part, we'll continue our journey through Slovakia and discover more of its hidden gems and top tourist attractions.

Chmarošský Viaduct

This historic brick railway bridge looks like a film location! It is located in Telgárt, between national parks of Low Tatras and Muránska Planina. The nine arch viaduct was built in 1930s and it is still in use on the railway line Červená Skala - Margecany. This railway line is unique for its technical design as it has to overcome a large elevation gain (172 m difference in height) on a relatively short 12 km section in difficult terrain. The solution for overcoming the elevation is Telgárt loop, a system of tunnels and viaducts. It allows the train to make a 360 spiral loop to gain elevation. The train ride offers breathtaking views and is a must go for all the train lovers and for everybody who wants to feel like in a Harry Potter movie.

Bardejov Town

Bardejov is a small town in Šariš region, north-eastern Slovakia. It was a fortified medieval town and thanks to its well-preserved historic centre and urban plan it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The central area of the town has a regular division of streets and a spacious rectangular market square surrounded by ancient townhouses with typical gable fronts. Bardejov provides exceptionally well-preserved evidence of the economic and social structure of trading towns in medieval Central Europe. It also illustrates that the town was multi-national and multi-cultural. 

Orava Castle

Orava castle is an architectural masterpiece and one of the top sites to visit in northern Slovakia. Perched high atop a rock above Orava river, the castle was originally a small wooden fortress but over the centuries, a large castle complex was built and today it has 155 rooms. The castle buildings and its interiors have features of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and modern styles. The castle got its present form in 1611, but in 1800, it burnt down and became unnecessary for its keepers. The more extensive renovation works to save the castle started only after the Second World War.

Čičmany

The charming village of Cicmany, located in Strážov mountains, is famous for its original log houses adorned with the typical white ornamentation. Or in other words, they look like gingerbread houses from fairy tales. Houses are decorated in geometrical pattern and the ornamentation was inspired by motifs from local embroidery. However, the reason for decorating the houses was not primarily aesthetical but functional – lime paint helps to protect wood.

Church Tower at Liptovská Mara Dam

Liptovská mara is the biggest water reservoir in Slovakia in terms of confined water volume. Construction of the dam required the relocation of inhabitants of several villages which were then flooded, one of them was Liptovská Mara after which the dam got its name. Several cultural and historical monuments had to be moved out as well, the most important of them are now the main exhibits in the Museum of Liptov Village in Pribylina. The only building preserved in its original location is a gothic church tower from the 13th century. The tower stands on the bank of the dam and is visible from afar. The scenery with the dam, church tower and Western Tatras mountain range is one of the most beautiful in Slovakia.

We hope you have enjoyed learning about some of the most iconic places to visit in Slovakia. From the majestic castles to the breathtaking natural wonders, Slovakia truly has something for everyone. We hope this blog has inspired you to start planning your trip to Slovakia! For more tips on interesting places in Slovakia, go to our forum.