SLOVAKIA
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Miko the Kitty: August 29
Destination of the Day: Slovakia celebrates its National Uprising Day, honoring the Slovak heroes who commanded in 1944 an uprising to repel the Nazi invaders.
http://www.ww2museums.com/article/7995/Museum-en- Memorial-of-the-Slovak-National-Uprising.htm?p=0
This is a national holiday where flower wreaths are placed at the Slovak National Uprising Memorial in the city of Bratislava. Other important celebrations take place in the city of Banská Bystrica, which is known for having been the center of the resistance. The rebels, outnumbered by the Germans, fought against the invading forces until October 1944 when the Nazis took over Banská Bystrica and captured an important number of rebels and leaders. Although the rebels were defeated in a few weeks, the Slovak underground resistance movement continued until 1945 when the country was occupied by the Soviet Union. At the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising (http://www.muzeumsnp.sk) you can visit and learn about this critical time in history.
Destination of the Day: Slovakia celebrates its National Uprising Day, honoring the Slovak heroes who commanded in 1944 an uprising to repel the Nazi invaders.
http://www.ww2museums.com/article/7995/Museum-en- Memorial-of-the-Slovak-National-Uprising.htm?p=0
This is a national holiday where flower wreaths are placed at the Slovak National Uprising Memorial in the city of Bratislava. Other important celebrations take place in the city of Banská Bystrica, which is known for having been the center of the resistance. The rebels, outnumbered by the Germans, fought against the invading forces until October 1944 when the Nazis took over Banská Bystrica and captured an important number of rebels and leaders. Although the rebels were defeated in a few weeks, the Slovak underground resistance movement continued until 1945 when the country was occupied by the Soviet Union. At the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising (http://www.muzeumsnp.sk) you can visit and learn about this critical time in history.
Updated on 2012-08-28 20:45:05
Miko the Kitty: Spiš Castle (Slovak: Spišský hrad) is located to the east of the town of Spišské Podhradie in north-eastern Slovakia. It is a National Cultural Monument which makes part of the largest castle compounds in Central Europe. The castle derives its name from the Spiš region, the historical territory in the north of Slovakia. It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993.
The castle has a long history which dates back to its construction in the 12th century. It was first owned by the kings of Hungary and then passed to other noble families. Since 1945 it is owned by the Slovak State.
Nowadays the castle hosts a museum which documents its history and displays an important number of medieval objects and weapons. Moreover you can enjoy the landscape from the hill on which the castle sits. All in all, Spiš Castle offers one of the best opportunities in Slovakia to have on the same day a lesson in Slovak history, a pleasant walk around the castle complex and enjoy the view of Slovakia’s beautiful countryside. Now tour around the castle and enjoy this wonderful place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13n1ASePK_I
The castle has a long history which dates back to its construction in the 12th century. It was first owned by the kings of Hungary and then passed to other noble families. Since 1945 it is owned by the Slovak State.
Nowadays the castle hosts a museum which documents its history and displays an important number of medieval objects and weapons. Moreover you can enjoy the landscape from the hill on which the castle sits. All in all, Spiš Castle offers one of the best opportunities in Slovakia to have on the same day a lesson in Slovak history, a pleasant walk around the castle complex and enjoy the view of Slovakia’s beautiful countryside. Now tour around the castle and enjoy this wonderful place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13n1ASePK_I
Updated on 2012-07-16 15:44:14
Miko the Kitty: The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe. http://vimeo.com/1817410
Updated on 2012-07-16 15:43:48
