Banská Štiavnica, Historic mining town in central Slovakia
The town sits within a caldera formed by an ancient volcano, surrounded by the Štiavnica Mountains and numerous artificial water reservoirs.
Mining operations in Banská Štiavnica date back to the 3rd century BC when the Celts established the first settlement to extract silver ore.
The Academy of Mining, established in 1735, became the first technical university globally, advancing mining education and engineering knowledge.
Visitors can explore the open-air mining museum with guided tours available in multiple languages to learn about historical mining techniques.
A network of 60 artificial water reservoirs, constructed between the 15th and 18th centuries, previously powered mining operations and now serves recreational purposes.
Location: Banská Štiavnica District
Inception: 1156
Elevation above the sea: 621 m
Shares border with: Žiar nad Hronom
Address: Mestský úrad Radničné námestie 1 969 01 Banská Štiavnica
Email: primator@banskastiavnica.sk
Website: https://banskastiavnica.sk
GPS coordinates: 48.45809,18.89884
Latest update: June 27, 2025 10:00
Slovakia offers a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The country features historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, and Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava illustrate the military and noble architecture of past centuries. The Slovak Paradise and Mala Fatra national parks present mountainous landscapes with distinctive rock formations. Traditions are preserved in museums such as the Liptov Museum, while contemporary art is exhibited at the Danubiana Meulensteen.
Sitno
6.3 km
Manor in Svätý Anton
5.2 km
Kalvária Banská Štiavnica
1.1 km
Old Castle
587 m
New castle
326 m
Počúvadlo Reservoir
6.5 km
Klopačka
486 m
Vysílač Sitno
6.5 km
Paradajs
1.9 km
Sitno
6.3 km
Tanád
2.3 km
Church of St. Catherine, Banská Štiavnica
472 m
Castle of Žakýl
6.2 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Banská Štiavnica
163 m
Horní Hodrušský tajch
3.4 km
Town hall in Banská Štiavnica
1.4 km
Dolnohodrušský tajch
3.6 km
Salamandra Resort
3.3 km
Our Lady of the Snow church, Banská Štiavnica
415 m
Banskostiavnicka botanicka zahrada
230 m
Štiavnická brázda
1.3 km
Lyceum in Banská Štiavnica
565 m
Sitno
6.4 km
Glanzenberg
74 m
Evangelical church, Banská Štiavnica
449 m
Mestské hradby
500 m
Starý zámok, múr hradbový východný
584 m
Mariánsky stĺp
491 mReviews
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