CONTRYSIDE
Monument Štiavnica’s Hills, with
its highest mountain, Sitno, 1009
meters above sea level, covers an area of 77 630 hectares.
Štiavnica´s Hills are the largest volcanic mountain
chain in Slovakia and there is a large variety of
fauna in this area. Some of protected plants exist
here, for example: Golden-headed lily
(Lilium martagon), Carpathian saffron
(Crocus Heuffelianus), Pulsatilla patens
(Pulsatilla grandis) and numerous roses. Also macular
salamander (Salamandra salamandra), papillate
paddock (Bufo bufo), some of rare butterflies
and a lot of other invertebrates can be found here.
There are also large predators such as the lynx
(Lynx lynx), wild cat (Felis silvestris)
and brown bear (Ursus arctor), from
birds we can see lurid eagle (Aquila
pomarina), little eagle (Hieraatus
pennatus) and some merlins (Falco
subbuteo).
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WATER RESERVOIRS
Not so far from our
boarding – house you can see unique water reservoirs
called The Richňavské Jazerá Lakes Route with the high
dam of 23,40m.These were built up on the base of a project
by Samuel Mikovíny in 1738 – 1740. Water from these
reservoirs was used for the needs of mining machinery.
These were inscribed on the List of World Cultural and
Natural Heritage of UNESSCO in December 1993. Nowadays,
the reservoirs mentioned below observe only a recreational
function. At present, 23 water reservoirs are preserved,
they serve for recreation and fishing.
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ENVIRONMENT
Boarding – house Richňava
is situated close to the historical mining town - Banská
Štiavnica. This town is one of the most beautiful and
interesting towns in Slovakia with its unrepeatable
atmosphere and with lots of museums and expositions.
There are 201 national cultural monuments and sites
in the territory of the town. The history of the town
is strongly ingrained with the traditions of mining,
which began no later than in 1238, when Banská Štiavnica
was granted privileges of a royal town. In 1762, when
Maria Theresa established a Mining Academy, Banská Štiavnica
became a centre of development of mining science and
technology in Europe. It is necessary to mention some
of unique cultural monuments, such as two Renaissance
anti Turkish fortresses, New and the Old castles,
the heart of the town – Holy Trinity Square,
the late gothic St. Catherine Church, the Town Hall,
the Knocking Tower and one of the most beautiful
dominants of the town – the baroque Calvary.
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Another interesting monument is The
Mansion in Svätý Anton, Baroque – Classical
Mansion, it is has very interesting with its
exhibitions of art, history and hunting that is situated
in a close-by village called Svätý Anton.
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| Mining open-air museum is
the unique one example in Slovakia. The most popular part
of it, the subterranean exposition, offers you an unforgettable
experience from visiting mine - its oldest parts date
back to the 17th century. |
| Precious in the region are mineral
springs that well out in Sklené Teplice
and Vyhne. The main attraction of the spa is its cave-bath
and an aqua park has also been built there recently. |
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www.muzeumbs.sk
www.stiavnickebane.sk
www.msa.sk
www.kupele-skleneteplice.sk
www.vodnyrajvyhne.sk
www.gazdacik.sk
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