Krupina District: Hotels and accommodations

Krupina lies on the floodplain of the Krupinica River on the border between the Štiavnické vrchy and the Krupinská planina.

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Geographical location

The Mäsiarsky Bok National Nature Reserve covers more than 120 ha and lies along the railway line and road between Krupina and Babiná. The reserve combines fallen rocks with the flowing Krupinica River.

Dudince lies in the southern part of Krupina District in the valley of the Štiavnica River in the Hont region and is known for its rare healing mineral water.

Culture and literature

The Andrej Sládkovič Museum in Krupina has a permanent exhibition on the town’s history and literary figures. The focus is on Andrej Sládkovič and Elena Maróthy-Šoltésová. The “In the Footsteps of Andrej Sládkovič” walking trail leads to 16 interesting places in Krupina that are closely connected with the life of the Slovak poet.

The Sebechleby Ethnographic Museum is part of the Stará Hora Folk Architecture Reserve and presents regional costumes, folk traditions, and customs. In 1981, Stará Hora was added to the Slovak list of protected folk architecture reserves.

In addition to its exhibitions, the Lišov Museum offers opportunities to meet local craftspeople and educational programs. The cellar areas of the Andrej Sládkovič Museum, known as the Krupina Underground, can be visited during selected events and, following appropriate renovations, as part of a guided tour of the museum exhibition.

History

Čabraď Castle has been documented in writing since 1276 and historically was intended to protect the routes to the mining towns. Bzovík Fortress has a fortified complex with four projecting round corner bastions and a moat.

The Vartovka watchtower was built around 1564 during the conflicts with the Ottomans and is considered the only Slovak watchtower preserved in its original condition. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Krupina is a three-nave Romanesque basilica built by German colonists at the beginning of the 13th century.

Stará Huta is listed as a ruin in the vicinity of Krupina District. Šášov is listed as a ruin in the wider regional area of Krupina District.

Nature

The Štangarígeľ rock area was declared a natural monument in 1975, covers 0.65 ha, and lies in the Štiavnické vrchy Protected Landscape Area. Štangarígeľ, also called Krupinské bralce, consists of regular five-sided andesite columns, some of which are up to 6 meters high.

The paved access road from Krupina to Štangarígeľ is frequently closed to cars about 4 km before the destination; tourist information recommends traveling by bicycle.

Vrch Pole and Benčatov are listed as mountains in the immediate vicinity of Krupina District. Zalaz and Horvátov Vrch are listed as mountains in the vicinity of Krupina District.

Čabradský hradný vrch and its surroundings are designated as a national nature reserve with the 5th-highest level of protection and constitute an important site for reptiles.

Other locality pages

Other locality pages in the surrounding area: Zemiansky Vrbovok, Sebechleby, Senohrad, Lišov, Ladzany, Horné Mladonice, Kráľovce-Krnišov, Drienovo, Dolné Mladonice, Drážovce, Čekovce, Bzovík, Cerovo, Jalšovík, Žibritov, Trpín, Uňatín, Terany, Sudince, Súdovce, Rykynčice, Lackov, Litava, Medovarce, Kozí Vrbovok, Hontianske Tesáre, Horný Badín, Hontianske Moravce, Domaníky, Devičie, Dolný Badín, Čabradský Vrbovok, Karpfen, Dudince, Selce, Hontianske Nemce.

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