Exploring the country
Slovakia is a country of unique landscapes and extraordinary natural and cultural heritage. With its huge number of castles, caves and hot springs, the country boasts 8 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Find here the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in Slovakia.
Did you know that Slovakia represents the centre of Europe? In a beautiful spot at Krmnické Bane in Central Slovakia, there is a stone marking the geographical centre of Europe.
Slovakia is also part of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The routes are an invitation to travel and to discover the rich and diverse heritage of Europe by bringing people and places together in networks of shared history and heritage. They cover a range of different themes, from architecture and landscape to religious influences, from gastronomy and intangible heritage to the major figures of European art, music and literature.
Find the Cultural Routes in Slovakia promoted by the Council of Europe.