The Countryside
Posted by Margarete on 08 August 2007
Depending where you are in Slovakia, the landscape varies. Mainly there is the mountainous north, rolling hills that gradually slope south towards the Danube, and plenty of forests throughout the country. The pictures below capture a range of environments throughout various seasons.
©Ľubomír Báťa
11 Comments on “The Countryside”
The photos by Lubomir Ba'ta on this web site are spectacular. They are some of the most beautiful photos of Slovakia I've seen. Vel'mi krasne! Dennis
September 19th, 2007 at 01:53 AM
AHOJ TO ALL JUST FOUND YOUR WEB SITE ..LOOKS AND READS GREAT . HAVE BEEN TO SLOVAKIA NUMEROUS TIMES TO VISIT MY FAMILY IN BOJNICE AND BOBOT / LEHATO AREAS AND HAVE TRAVELED EXTENSIVELY IN AND ABOUT THE COUNTRY... HAVEN'T SEEN IT ALL AND PROBABLY WON'T ... THERE 'S TOO MUCH TO SEE . THE PHOTOS ARE GREAT ... JUST A SLICE OF THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COUNTRY AND PEOPLE THAT I HAVE COME TO LOVE SO DEARLY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SEE YOU IN SLOVAKIA SOMEDAY IF THERE EVER IS A CHANCE.... THERE ARE " TONS" OF PEOPLE WITH THE NAME KYSELICA / KISELICA I WILL BE ONE OF THEM.. WARMEST REGARDS JOE K
December 18th, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Hi, Just to say it was a nice surprise when I came across your website, I was even more pleased when I saw some pictures from/or around Zlate Moravce, that's very close to my village - Slazany. Made me feel good. I enjoyed reading your blogs, made me laugh, especially the one about 'hard alcohol' how funny and true. Well done. Zuzi
June 16th, 2008 at 08:59 PM
"Wow! What a small world! My in-laws have relatives in Velčice so I've been many times through Slažany. I'm glad you enjoy the site :)"
June 17th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Hi - I've never been to Slovakia but the photos on your website have inspired me and I'm looking forward to my visit. Thank you.
July 18th, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I have found family in Slovakia only in recent years. I visited 3 years ago in Bratislava, Holic and Kopcany. We took a trip through the High Tatras to Banska-Bystrica and the countryside and historic sites were simply indescribable. The country and people, especially my cousins, captured my heart and I felt I'd come home. I would like to come back and spend a lengthy time again to explore and acquaint myself with my family again as our trip was very hurried. We correspond frequently and I feel a very strong pull to return one day. Thank you for your book and blog. Carol
July 20th, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Really nice pictures. I have been once in Slovakia, a beautiful country with nice mountains. Greetings from Slovenia. Do you know that people in Slovakia call them self Slovenci, and the same is in Slovenia. We call them Slovaki, and they call us Slovinci.
August 23rd, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I liked your website very much. Do you have any notes on contemporary slovak weddings (in tovarniky)? common wedding gifts? common baby gifts? common hostess gifts? My family & I will be traveling there in April and would like to be prepared as possible. Thank you.
December 7th, 2008 at 06:25 PM
Hmmm. I don't have anything specific on Slovak weddings or common kinds of gifts, unfortunately. If I find something I'll post it.
December 20th, 2008 at 10:19 PM
love the site. am looking into moving to eastern europe in a few years. i would love to spend 3 or 4 months prior to a longer move. looks like its going to be a lot of work to get there. too bad I cant just pack my van up and drive there. i am more interested in smaller towns but I am guessing a small town in Slovakia is different than a small town out here. I am moreless looking at living with the minimum needs. I am thankful for sites like this that can help me decide what is best and where to get started.
February 17th, 2010 at 05:28 AM
What a great idea to create a website that educates foreigners about Slovakia, our culture and traditions. I was born and raised in Bratislava and while I was looking at this website, I realized that I am very proud to be a Slovak. I live in USA for 11 years and I will recommend this website to all my american friends.
August 30th, 2010 at 01:16 AM