The
village is situated on the foot of the Malá Fatra (The Smaller Fatra), 12km to
the east of Martin
There
live 730 inhabitants.
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| View
of arboretum in Révay park |
Places of Interest
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Direction:
country-side tourism, shows of traditional folk handicrafts and folklore
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Specialty:
a large Révay park with many sparse woods, arboretum and some
ponds.
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Accomodation:
a standard log cabin in the mountains for 8 persons
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Tours:
Katova skala – 2 hours, Sklabiňa castle – 1 hour
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Other
attractions: In local park in addition to walking you can go fishing or
visit arboretum connected with buying some woods. There is a local mineral
spring – Mädokýš with an enjoyable sitting in a roofed pavilion with
fireplace near the park.
In
the village are to be shown and preserved many folk handicrafts: smithing,
basket-making, weaving and wood-carving which products you can buy or
do-it-yourself.
CONTACT:
Municipal office
038 51 Turčianska Štiavnička
Phone: +421/43/293 429, 293 435
