Thursday, February 14, 2013

Slovakia's Winter Wonderland

It has been a while since my last post.  I've been struggling with a cold and after a day of classes, I just want to come back to my flat and sleep.

I have been able to take a few photos of Slovakia's winter wonderland in Piestany and nearby Zilina.  Here are some photos for your enjoyment.  There are many parks weaving throughout Piestany dotted with sculptures and monuments.  It was lovely to walk down the paths blanketed with snow.
























Zilina

The region of Zilina adjoins Poland to the North and the Czech Republic to the West at the base of the Mala Fatra mountain's. Zilina is the third largest city in Slovakia (Bratislava is first and the capital and Kosice is second, located in the East).


The restored 14th century buildings in the Farska Square are the Old Town Hall and Baroque Church of St. Paul (Pavel). 




On a hillside at the West end of the town stands St. Church of St. Stephen (Stefana), one of the oldest in Slovakia.









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