History & Culture in Slovakia

A towering sword embedded in the ground commemorates the legendary Slavic ruler.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

This statue points to another unusual companion work of art often overlooked by visitors.

According to the local legend, these boys and ducks were turned to stone by an angered water goblin.

An ode to a soldier who came to town, fell in love, then began making his own sparkling wine.

Dedicated to a synagogue that was destroyed after having survived World War II.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.