Slovakia
Things to do in Banská Štiavnica
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Sightlore has 7 places to explore in Banská Štiavnica, and 6 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Banská Štiavnica's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Kalvária Banská Štiavnica
Calvary Banská Štiavnica is a late-Baroque calvary, architectural and landscape unit in Slovakia, unique in extent and content, formed in the years 1744–1751.
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Nový zámok
Nový zámok (literally "New Castle") is a castle in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia. The castle is located on a hill south of the city center at an altitude of 630m above sealevel, marking the highest point of the city center.
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Old Castle
A well-preserved castle complex in the centre of Banská Štiavnica, at the foot of Paradajs hill; also called the town castle.
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Church of St. Catherine, Banská Štiavnica
St. Catherine's Church is a Late Gothic church in the town in Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
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Our Lady of the Snow church, Banská Štiavnica
Church in Banská Štiavnica built in the 16th century, also known as the Frauenberg church.
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Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Banská Štiavnica
Church in Banská Štiavnica, originally a Romanesque basilica from the 1230s.
Discovery routes in Banská Štiavnica
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Banská Štiavnica: Calvary and Two Castles
From the Calvary of Banská Štiavnica to the Church of the Assumption and the Old Castle; then St. Catherine's Church, the Church of Our Lady of the Snow and the New Castle.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Old Castle
A well-preserved castle complex in the centre of Banská Štiavnica, at the foot of Paradajs hill; also called the town castle.
Nový zámok
Nový zámok (literally "New Castle") is a castle in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia. The castle is located on a hill south of the city center at an altitude of 630m above sealevel, marking the highest point of the city center.
Places of worship
Kalvária Banská Štiavnica
Calvary Banská Štiavnica is a late-Baroque calvary, architectural and landscape unit in Slovakia, unique in extent and content, formed in the years 1744–1751.
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Banská Štiavnica
Church in Banská Štiavnica, originally a Romanesque basilica from the 1230s.
Church of St. Catherine, Banská Štiavnica
St. Catherine's Church is a Late Gothic church in the town in Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Our Lady of the Snow church, Banská Štiavnica
Church in Banská Štiavnica built in the 16th century, also known as the Frauenberg church.
Nature
Počúvadlo Reservoir
An artificial mining reservoir (tajch) near Banská Štiavnica, close to the village of Počúvadlo; one of the most visited spots in the area.
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