Kremnica

Kremnica occupies a high mountain valley in the Kremnické vrchy, within Slovakia’s Banská Bystrica Region. Gold drew settlers here in the Middle Ages, and the town became one of the Kingdom of Hungary’s leading mining centres; its gold ducats circulated widely in Europe. The compact historic core is marked by fortified Kremnica Castle, built around the Church of St Catherine, while old shafts and galleries in the surrounding hills recall the mining era. Kremnica Mint, established in 1328, remains in operation and ranks among the world’s oldest mints. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare mountain settings across the Banská Bystrica Region.

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