District of Martin: Martinské Hole

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Martinské hole is best known in Slovakia for its mountain ski area above the town of Martin. The resort occupies forested slopes of the Lúčanská branch of the Lesser Fatra beneath Krížava, with open runs and lift infrastructure set among conifer woodland. It looks across the Turiec Basin, a broad interior basin framed by surrounding mountain ranges. Martin is an important centre of Slovak national culture: Matica slovenská, a key Slovak cultural institution, was founded there in 1863. Martinské hole therefore links an active mountain setting with a town whose institutions helped shape the modern Slovak national movement. A continuous belt of upland forest separates the resort from Martin's built-up districts and gives the area a distinctly highland character.

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District of Martin
City 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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Region of Žilina
Region Region of Žilina

The Region of Žilina is best known in Slovakia for its concentration of Carpathian mountain ranges. In the country’s north, it brings together the valleys of Orava, Kysuce, Liptov and Turiec, with the Váh—Slovakia’s longest river—running through its central corridor. Malá Fatra is a defining presence, while parts of the Western Tatras and the High Tatras lie within the region. Orava Castle, set high above the Orava River, is among Slovakia’s best-known medieval fortresses. Near Ružomberok, Vlkolínec preserves a traditional mountain settlement inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Discover how the Region of Žilina connects with northern Slovakia by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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Slovakia
Country Slovakia

Slovakia is best known internationally for the High Tatras, whose granite summits form the country’s most celebrated mountain landscape. Gerlachovský štít, at 2,655 metres, is the highest peak in Slovakia and in the Carpathians. The Danube runs past Bratislava, where Bratislava Castle stands on a hill above the river, linking the capital to Central Europe’s major waterway. Beyond the cities, forests, karst terrain and small historic towns define much of the country. Slovakia’s long folk tradition is also represented by the fujara, a large shepherd’s flute recognised by UNESCO. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the High Tatras and the Danube region.

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