Turiec
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Turiec is a region in Central Slovakia.
Cities
MartinFormer cultural center of the country.
Turčianske TepliceSpa town.
VrútkyA town right next to Martin.
Understand
The county arose before the 15th century as part of Hungarian empire. It's one of the more developed Slovak regions, mostly industrial.
See
Castle ruins:
Blatnica castle
Sklabinský
Starhrad
Zniev
Manor houses:
Kláštor pod ZnievomA village named after the local cloister ("kláštor" in Slovak language)
Révay
Manor House in Mošovce
Do
Hiking in national parks:
Hiking in other destinations:
Ferrata HSZAn easy ferrata along a ravine/stream ending in the Martinské hole area.
Skiing:
- Jasenská dolina (see above)
Martinské holeA laid back ski area, however beware that the car access is unidirectional during winter. You can only enter or leave at certain times, and winter car equipment is mandatory.
Valčianska valleyQuite a popular area (high car traffic to be expected).