Slovakia

Slovakia has one of Europe's highest concentrations of castles and historic fortifications.

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Why go

Capital: Bratislava

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Continental; warm summers and cold winters

Top attractions: Bratislava • High Tatras • Spiš Castle • Košice • Slovak Paradise

Nature: Carpathian Mountains • caves • forests • rivers • alpine lakes

Quick fact: Slovakia has one of Europe's highest concentrations of castles and historic fortifications.