Žilina region Travel guide / Bedeker

Sprawling with majestic mountains, mystical caves and cultural hubs, Žilina Region is a vital piece of the puzzle of Slovakia. It is the birthplace of the Slovak language and famous (or infamous to some) highway robber Juraj Jánošík. Housed within its picturesque borders are many national cultural institutions along with the priceless gifts of Mother Nature.

Visitors young and old can soak their troubles away in a natural jacuzzi in Liptovský Ján, marvel at the rare wonders of Demänovská Ice Cave or get their ski fix at Jasná, the largest ski centre in Slovakia.

This compact, bilingual guide is jam-packed with a wealth of information, including:

" 3D drawings of historical monuments

" a suggested five-day itinerary

" 14 travel feature stories

" a calendar of events

" more than 300 photos

" contact details for more than 100 tourist spots

In Žilina Region, you can savour the national dish of bryndzové halušky in its truest form, explore a legendary giant's home, or, if you're feeling especially indulgent, bathe in gold at Zlaté Kúpele (the Golden Spa) in Turčianske Teplice.
Majestátne hory, mystické jaskyne, adrenalín, tradície či Juraj Jánošík, populárne miesto, kde trávia dovolenku rodiny s deťmi. - to všetko je Žilinský kraj. Objavte hrad upíra z Nosferatu, vydajte sa s čelovkou do podzemia na Orave či Liptove, navštív
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