1. Banská Bystrica Juraj Chovanec 3.C

2.  historic, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia  seat of administration of the Banská Bystrica Region  one of the 8 regions of the Slovak Republic  the town consists of 16 parts Information about city

3. Location  center of Slovakia  situated at the river Hron in the Zvolenská Lowland  near the Kremnicke Mountains, Big Fatra and Low Tatras

4. History  the first written reference – 1255  mining town - after 1380  centre of the Slovak National Uprisingon

5. Monuments  The Clock Tower  dominant costruction from 1552  in the upper part of the square  The Castle Complex  National cultural monument from the 13th – 17th century  unique complex of five historical and artistic buildings

6.  St. Francis Xavier Cathedral  complete the construction of the church in 1695 – 1715  two towers were added to the church  Virgin Mary Column  built in the 18th century  currently, it is installed in the square

7. Accomodation  Hotel Dixon Hotel Dixon  Hotel Kuria Hotel Kuria  Hotel Lux Hotel Lux

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