District of Veľký Krtíš

The District of Veľký Krtíš occupies rolling ground in the Ipeľ Basin of southern Slovakia’s Banská Bystrica Region, near the Hungarian border. Its administrative centre, Veľký Krtíš, grew substantially through lignite mining, an industry that shaped the town’s modern character and local employment for decades. The district belongs to the historic Hont area, where small towns, farmland and wooded uplands define the landscape. Nearby Modrý Kameň is known for its castle, home to the Museum of Puppet Cultures and Toys. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Banská Bystrica Region.

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