District of Martin

The District of Martin is best known in Slovakia for Matica slovenská, the cultural institution founded in Martin in 1863. It lies in the Turiec Basin between the Malá Fatra and Veľká Fatra mountain ranges, while the Turiec River runs through the town of Martin. Martin played an important role in the Slovak national movement during the 19th century, a legacy reflected in its literary institutions, museums and archives. The Museum of the Slovak Village, an open-air museum on the town’s outskirts, preserves traditional relocated buildings from across Slovakia. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the District of Martin and the Žilina Region.

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