Bojnice are among the most sought-after resorts in the Slovak Republic. They offer a pleasant holiday in the event of a favorable and unfavorable weather conditions, as they were there are plenty of attractions: Bojnice Castle, ZOO, Prepoštská cave, mining museum - excursion uhoľnej underground mine, the area sokoliarov AQUILLA and historical fencing group Bojnik, large thermal swimming pool Chaika, medicated baths celoročnými with external and internal thermal pools, natural water reservoir in Nitrianskom Rudne and Kanianka. Terrain near the recreation center is suitable for walks, search mushrooms, hiking and cycling. Approximately 15 minutes Walk is a horse riding club Mitani. Near about 200 m located Slovak restaurant, with excellent food and 800 m further is Vígľaš chalet where you can sample the Slovak specialties.
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Bojnice is one of the most popular resorts in the Slovak Republic. They offer a pleasant holiday in good and bad weather, because there are many places of interest: Bojnice castle, zoo, Prepoštská cave mining museum - excursion underground coal mine area AQUILLA hawkers and historical fencing group Bojnik, a large thermal pool Chaika, medicinal baths with perennial external and internal thermal pools, natural water reservoir in Nitrianske Rudno and Kanianka. The terrain in the vicinity of the resort is ideal for walking, finding mushrooms, hiking and cycling. Approximately 15 minutes walking is a riding club Mitan. Near about 200 m is Slovak restaurant with excellent food and 800 m further Vígľaš chalet where you can taste the Slovak specialties.
Bojnice Castle / Bojnice castle:
The first written mention of the castle, respectively. settlement come from 12. century. This was admittedly a stone castle. The first known owners were the sons of the princes of the house of Casimir Hont-Poznan, who banded together with Matus Trenčanským cake. The castle then passed to his estate. After his death he became royal property and as such it changed hands several times. He was an important feudal lords Gothic and Renaissance; Gilethovcům first, Ladislav of Opole, lords of Jelšava and finally Noffryovcům who expanded and fortified castle. After the extinction of the family fell to John Corvinus and after Zápolských family, who owned it since the end 15. century until 1526. The castle became the property Thurzovců, of whom Francis Thurzo castle substantially expanded and fortified.
Today's appearance of the chateau most influenced Pállfyové, who owned it continuously since 1643 until the establishment of Czechoslovakia, when the castle was bought Tomas Bata. The last owner Jan Palffy castle rebuilt in the years to 1889 1910, the ends of the reconstruction, however, did not live because he died in Vienna 2. July 1908. In his life he also focused on collecting activities - buying items offered on European auctions. He left behind a rare set of castle complex with the revised silhouette, architectural complex integrated into the surrounding natural environment with a rich collection of art historical subjects.
After the Second World War in 1945 Bojnice castle was nationalized. Five years later, 9. May 1950 castle burned down. Consequences of fire have been eliminated at the expense of the state and there was a total restoration of the castle. It was also decided that there will be a museum. So only 42 years after the death of John Palffy fulfilled his wish that the castle was open to the public. In the fifties was discovered locked Bojnická cave, which is part of his tour.
Bojnická Zoo:
Founded: in 1955
Area: 41 ha
Exp part: 20 ha
Number of species in the European breeding program (EEP): 26
Number of species in the European studbooks (ESB): 32
Specialization: ZOO Bojnice belongs to zoos general type, ie. without any particular specialization. In the past, more attention to charting a lynx, runners and mountain goats. Today is gradually trying to focus on rare and endangered species.
The most important farmed species at present: blue lizard (Varanus macraei) Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer) Sanzinia Madagascar (Sanzinia madagascariensis), turtle rays (Astrochelys radiata), Fiji iguanas (Brachylophus fasciatus), Aratinga yellow (Aratinga guarouba) Hornbill black and white (Byccanistes subcylindricus), flycatcher crane (Grus vipio), large vase (vase Coracopsis) amazoňan golierikatý (Deroptyus accipitrinus), pheasant Edwards (Lophura edwardsii), pheasant Siamese (Lophura Diard), red ibis (Eudocimus ruber), amazoňanka bielozrkadlová (Amazonetta brasiliensis), Bernierova duck (Anas Bernier), White-winged eagle (pelagicus haliaetus), White-tailed Eagle (haliaetus albicilla), a large condor (Vultur gryphus) 3 pigeons pigeons (Goura sp.), Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) Hartmannovým zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae), antelope Crow (Hippotragus niger), Gemsbok (Oryx Gazella), Kirk Dik (Madoqua kirkii), eastern kiang (Equus kiang holdereri), mountain bongo (Boocercus euryceros Isaac), Kudu large (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), red ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata rubra), black Gibbon (Hylobates concolor), Plastic colobus (Colobus guereza), Roloway (Cercopithecus diana roloway), African elephant (Loxodonta africana) Dybowského sika deer (Cervus nippon dybowskii) Indian Lion (Panthera leo persica), Mesopotamian fallow deer (Dama mesopotamica), red deer (Cervus albirostris) and takins gold (Budorcas taxicolor Bedford).
The rarest species and why: 1. Roloway (Cercopithecus diana roloway) - ten zoos in the world (actually Europe) is their behavior just 32 individuals! Number in nature nobody knows, but probably there will be only a few hundred. Are among the most endangered primates critically 25 world! 2. mountain bongo (Boocercus euryceros Isaac) - population in the zoo prospered, there are around 500 in his homeland is experiencing perhaps 50 last wild specimens of this subspecies bongo antelope. 3. takins gold (Budorcas taxicolor Bedford) - although in Chinese zoo is more common in the world outside the zoo's two Japanese zoo zoo 4 only in Europe in the number of animals 19 (only 5 females). In the wild they live approximately 5000 individuals.
Zoo contributed significantly to the preservation and research of the gene pool of rare species: lynx reintroduction traits in the Czech Republic and France, increasing the population of white storks in the region in recent years, participation in the project reintroduction Long owls in Sumava National Park, the strengthening of the local population pullets zelenonohá flames and burnt; research lynx Lynx in the project and the final project immobilization Tatra chamois mountain. Since 2007 as the first Slovak zoo directly supports the in situ project in the world - namely the West African primates in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire in the association WAPCA.
The most important breeding successes in history: 133 yellow anacondas (Eunectes notaeus) 10 royal pythons (Python regius), 243 emu brown (Dromiceius novaehollandiae), Pampas 67 rhea (Rhea americana), 8 pink pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 19 krásiek červenozobých ( Urocissa erythrorhyncha) 10 steppe eagle (Aquila rapax nipalensis) 18 ares modrožlutý (Ara ararauna), 18 ares zelenokrídlych (Ara chloroptera) 2 kariamy, the red (Cariama cristata), 4 Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis), 3 ears bělolemého (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) 67 features of the lynx (Lynx lynx), 3 sumatrianske tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) 9 Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) 1 Manuli (Otocolobus Manuli), 11 Kulan (Equus hemionus Kulan) 2 Kiang (Equus kiang) , 4 Przewalski horses (Equus przewalskii), 41 Chapman's zebras (Equus burchelli Chapman), 8 Hartmannovým zebras (Equus zebra hartmannae) 10 bongo antelope (Boocercus euryceros) 20 large Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) 1 Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) , 1 tartar saiga (Saiga tatarica) 5 European bison (Bison bonasus), 9 Siberian ibex (Capra ibex sibirica) 57 Caucasian ibex (Capra caucasica), 18 markhurov Turkmenistan (Capra Falconer heptneri) 30 bezoárových Cretan goat (Capra aegagrus cretica), 1 Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), 2 Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra), Plastic 6 colobus (Colobus guereza), 2 zlatolíci Gibon (Nomascus gabriellae) 12 dwarf marmoset (Cebuella niveiventris pygmaea)
Nitrianska Rudno
Nitrianske Rudno village lies in a picturesque valley of the river basin at an altitude of Nitric 315 meters. It is surrounded by beautiful natural panorama of the western side of the mountains creates Strážovské Nitrických Hills, north-east of the mountains Magura hill Strážov impressive ending. The village is a fabulous backdrop composition 'silhouette sleeping monk "created from the mountains Rokos (Small and Large Rokos 950m Rokos 1010m). Territory under Rokos was declared a protected landscape area.
The earliest written mention of the village is from 1275. Name reveals that Nitrianske Rudno evolved from mining settlements. In 1348 performs under the name Rudno. Originally, the village belonged to the genus yeoman Diviackovcov in 16. Ujfalušiovcov century and later, but without further specified time period, birth Rudnayovcom. Local residents were poor and mainly engaged in agriculture, as evidenced by the portion of the communal character. Rudnayovci owned by the municipality Kršťanová Ves, which since 1924 part of Liberec Rudno with one cadastral territory. In 1883 originated in Nitrianske Rudno State Fruit Nursery, which was founded by dr. Eugen Sporzon, Member of the Hungarian Parliament. In 1903 Prievidza moved to kindergarten and was the basis for the research institute fruit in Bojnice.
The village is dominated by the Roman Catholic Church, which was in-1804 1816 on the site of a wooden church destroyed by fire. The church was consecrated in St. 1991. Andrei-Svorad and Benedict. Hardships and poverty related diseases helped mitigate significant patriot, renowned healer and priest Madva Francis, who was in 1822 designated as administrator and since 1825 became rector of the parish in Nitrianske Rudno. A native of vitriol he devoted himself to botany, collecting medicinal plants and research, a systematic study of professional medical literature and its treatment methods became a popular folk healer, not only at home but throughout Central, Southern and Eastern Europe. Fraňa Madvu visitors to the village memorial, which gave the church complex in 1925 build discipline matrix Slovak and his name to the church choir in Nitrianske Rudno, representing the community in the Slovak Republic and abroad. Today the village has Nitrianske Rudno 1985 population.
The village is home to the registry office for 7 municipalities. Three-point medical center with pharmacy and eight doctors to serve the catchment area from Čavoj after Diviacka Nova Ves - this is for 11 municipalities. In 2006 we established Pensioners' Club, where seniors meet in joint actions. Elementary School in Nitrianske Rudno was built in 1961. Today it is a modern building with computer classes and Internet networks for nearly 500 pupils. When the elementary school was built in 1986 gym. Trojtriednu kindergarten attended by approximately 70 children. Population services by private companies that reside and operate in the municipality. Nitrianske Rudno community is involved in the development of projects in drawing funds from Eurofound. Based on the submitted projects, community acquired resources and implemented environmental burdens disposal - landfill waste. In 2008 we receive funds and implement reconstruction technology using hot water heat pumps and solar collectors in caravaning to build cognitive and pavement Water reservoir Nitrianske Rudno. In 2007-2008 we have built in the center of an ornamental park, where the benches near the fountain rest home residents and visitors to our community.
Strážov Hills We are not very well known, even though they lie just beyond the valley of the scale across our White Carpathians. Beautiful forgotten county. Just a pity they do not have solid crest - sharp limestone cliffs, hills and cane are like scattered higgledy-piggledy and large elevation abound. It is from the hills Strazovske reveals very unusual and broad view of almost all East-mountains. The highest peak is Strážov (1213 m), but the most beautiful, the most visited and most famous is undoubtedly Vápeč (956 m).
First trip - village Čičmany
Čičmany, it is the highest village Žilina District (655 m) is an ancient and unique architecture - with painted wooden houses. Ornamental decoration of houses has its roots in functional lime paint wood protection and motifs are inspired by local embroidery ornaments. There is also a museum in the Radenovom and Gregorovom house.
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| Čičmany |
Second trip - Strážov
Zliechov, Strážov (1213 m) and back, a total of about 8,5 km, 2: 10 throw up + 1: 30 throw down
The Strážov are two basic ways - red mark from Čičmany leads over the top and continues to Zliechov. And because I have to go back to the car, I have to choose one half. I choose the output end of Zliechov - short, but steep climb up endless. Along the way I pass two wells and do not meet or leg. I prefer to nerozhlížet what I spotted a bear :-( (but luckily liners herd srnek. Meadow Peak with a detour to the top and finally some človíčci - it seems that používanější access from Čičmany.
I stand on the precipice at the top of the cross, overlooking the air almost looking down on the village stretching Zliechov. Too bad the visibility is not ideal and the highest peaks Beskydy Javorníky behind the wall I think rather than really meet - slim Lysa hora, burly Spruce and flat Radhošť. Hostýnské hills looming in the gap between Javorníky and the White Carpathians. A disappointed with the view of the Slovak mountains - Big Manín, Rockies, Small and Large fatra, Povážský Inovec and reputedly even Indian mountain in the far north Orava.
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| on top Strážov |
Going down is not enough wonder. Rises up against me human crowd size of about two buses and a participant drags me up! My fear of bears me now seem ridiculous.
Trip Three - Vápeč
cottage Homolka (780 m), Vápeč (956 m) and back, a total of about 10,5 km, 1: 20 throw up + 1: 10 throw down
Vápeče peak is indeed connected to Strážov red tourist mark, but it's a long route around 6 hours alternately up and down. So Popojíždím car - the parking lot at the cottage near the village Homolka Valaská Bela. Looking at my screen, I have a GPS because it seems like the easiest option output.
But that's not quite true, output from Upper Poruba would mainly aimed upward, but here footpath comb between Homolka and Vápečem alternately rises and falls than the finished final steep climb to the top, so I have much more to gain than the elevation. Thunderstorm with rain on the ridge not evoke in me a very good feeling, but fortunately it crackled far and typically summer squall lasted only briefly.
