Turiec is a region in Central Slovakia.
Cities
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Map of Turiec
- 1 Martin. Former cultural center of the country.
- 2 Turčianske Teplice. Spa town.
- 3 Vrútky. A town right next to Martin.
Understand
[edit]The county arose before the 15th century as part of Hungarian empire. It's one of the more developed Slovak regions, mostly industrial.
Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Castle ruins:
Manor houses:
- 5 Kláštor pod Znievom (Manor house under Znievom). A village named after the local cloister ("kláštor" in Slovak language)
- 6 Révay.
- 7 Manor House in Mošovce.
Do
[edit]Hiking in national parks:
Hiking in other destinations:
- 1 Ferrata HSZ. An easy ferrata along a ravine/stream ending in the Martinské hole area.
Skiing:
- Jasenská dolina (see above)
- 2 Martinské hole. A laid back ski area, however beware that the car access is unidirectional during winter. You can only enter or leave at certain times, and winter car equipment is mandatory.
- 3 Valčianska valley. Quite a popular area (high car traffic to be expected).
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Go next
[edit]Liptov in the east, Žilina in the west, Orava in the north, Horehronie or Tekov in the south.