General Information

Official Sign of Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica lies in the heart of Slovakia. According to the last census the population of Banská Bystrica is approximately 90000. The city is situated in the valley of the third longest Slovak river Hron. It is surrounded by the Nízke Tatry (Low Tatras), the Veľká Fatra (Greater Fatra) and the Kramnické vrchy.

Due to the advantageous location and a large range of options that the city offers to visitors Banská Bystrica is one of the most important tourist destinations in Slovakia.

Banská Bystrica Town Districts

  • Trosky
  • Radvaň
  • Rakytovce
  • Uľanka
  • Jakub
  • Kostiviarska
  • Šalková


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History

History of Banská Bystrica started to progress when the mining of gold and copper exploded. Banská Bystrica was mentioned for the first time in 1255, when the town received rights to extraction of raw materials (iron, silver and gold) from Hungarian kind Bela IV. At the end of 13th century the Germans moved into the town, whose name changed to Neusohl. At the end of 15th century, in 1494, there was a company called Ungarischer Handel (Hungarian Trade) which became one of the largest mining companies in the world in the 16th century.

The most important event in the history of Banská Bystrica was the Slovak National Uprising in 1944. During this period of time Banská Bystrica was the centre of anti-fascist resistance, and also political and militaristic center.


Sights

Banská Bystrica CastleCastle of Banská Bystrica is a silhouette of two bulb towers. Parts of the castles area is a Church of Our Lady, Slovakian Church, A City Hall, the House of Matej, a fortification with bastions; and a port to the Barbican, which used to be a way to enter the area. You can also find a Gallery of Central-Slovakia there. It is a national cultural monument.

Obelisk Banská BystricaSymbol of the Slovak National Uprising – Obelisk is a monumental building wich is typical for its interesting and original architecture.


Accommodation

4 star Hotels

Kongres Hotel Gala

  • Address: Hronsecká cesta 1
  • Tel: 00421/48/418 85 50

Dixon Hotel

  • Address: Švermova 32
  • Tel: 00421/48/413 08 08

3 star Hotels

Lux Hotel

  • Address: Námestie slobody 2
  • Tel: 00421/48/414 41 41

Národný dom Hotel

  • Address: Národná 11
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 37 37

Urpín City Residence

  • Address: Cikkerova 5
  • Tel: 00421/48/472 35 11

Arcade Hotel

  • Address: Námestie SNP 5
  • Tel: 00421/48/430 21 11

Pensions

Bella Pension

  • Address: Sládkovičova 9
  • Tel: 00421/48/471 05 10

Pension Uhlisko

  • Address: Lesná 3
  • Tel: 00421/48/411 55 05

Apartments

SLOS Suite House

  • Address: Horná Strieborná 19
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 15 16


Restaurants

Asian Restaurant Bangkok

  • Addess: Horná 39
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 53 34

Bašta Café

  • Address: Kapitulská 23
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 62 81

Cechová Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 6
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 66 66

Tea 42

  • Address: Horná strieborná 8
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 50 39

Červený Rak Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 13
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 38 82

Fishmen Restaurant

  • Address: Dolná 5
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 51 05

Fontána Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 18
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 38 91

Gazdovská Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie Slobody
  • Tel: 00421/48/414 17 34

Hungária Restaurant

  • Address: Horná 25
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 34 52

Koliba u Sv.Krištofa Restaurant

  • Address: Uľanská cesta 170
  • Tel: 00421/48/419 81 51

LaGiara Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 17
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 67 89

Pizzeria Alba

  • Address: Horná 16
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 37 48

Pizzeria Evijo

  • Address: Námestie SNP 8
  • Tel: 0042148/415 27 52

Quatro Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie Š. Moyzesa 7
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 31 12

Slovenská Pivnica (Slovak Cellar)

  • Address: Lazovná 18
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 50 36

Starobystrická Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 9
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 43 26

U Komediantov Restaurant

  • Address: Horná Strieborná 13
  • Tel: 00421/48/415 31 85

U Tigra Restaurant

  • Address: Dolná 36
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 49 19

Zlatý Bažant Restaurant

  • Address: Námestie SNP 11
  • Tel: 00421/48/412 45 10


Theatres

  • Bábkové divadlo na rázcestí – Skuteckého 14
  • Divadlo z pasáže – Horná strieborná 25
  • d44 – Lazovná 9


Museums

  • Múzeum slovenského národného povstania(Museum of the SLovak National Uprising) – Kapitulská 23
  • Literárne a hudobné múzeum pri ŠVK (Museum of Literature and Music next to the National Science Library) – Lazovná 9
  • Poštové múzeum (Museum of Post) – Partizánska cesta 9
  • Stredoslovenské museum – Thurzov dom (Middleslovkian Museum – Thurz’s house) – Thurzov dom, Námestie SNP 4
  • Stredoslovenské múzeum – Tihanyiovský kaštieľ (Middleslovak Museum – Tihanyi Castle) – Radvanská 27


Galleries

  • Art & Antik Magnat – Lazovná 3
  • Teo Gallery – Národná 6
  • Galéria v podkroví (Gallery in the Attic) – Lazovná 9
  • Stredoslovenská galéria (Middleslovak Gallery) – Dolná 8


Cinemas

  • Europa Cinemas – Na troskách 25


Clubs

Pubs & Bars

  • Helldorado Pub – Dolná 32
  • Piano Bar – Námestie SNP 2
  • Červený Rak Beerhouse – Námestie SNP 13


Shopping

  • Europa SC (Europa Shopping Centre) – Na troskách 25
  • Kaufland – 29. augusta 63


Tourist Information Centre

Nám. SNP 14
974 01 Banská Bystrica
Tel.: +421/48/41 55 085
E-mail: ic@banskabystrica.sk
WWW: www.icbb.sk, www.kisbb.sk