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Explore the charming town of Martin in northern Slovakia, boasting rich history, scenic beauty, and cultural landmarks like the Slovak Chamber Theatre and St. Martin's Church. Engage in various activities and enjoy the vibrant local culture.
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A TOURIST GUIDE OF MARTIN Autors: Nina Francelová, Barbora Kráľová Class: VI.A School year: 2010/2011
CONTENTS • About Martin • Slovenské komorné divadlo • Martinské hole • Church of St. Martin • Matica slovenská • MSD • Millenium • Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa • Other possibilities • Resources
ABOUT MARTIN • district and culture town • LOCATION: north of Slovakia • AREA: 67,736 km² • POPULATION: 60 000 (30. 9. 2008) • RIVER: Turiec • MOUNTAINS: Veľká Fatra, Malá Fatra, Kremnické vrchy
SLOVENSKÉ KOMORNÉ DIVADLO • location is in the square • theatre is in the building called Národný dom • start of construction was in 1888 • reconstruction started in 2001 • the best plays: Tango, 1+1=3, Mizantrop... • architect: Blažej Bulla • Dotyky a spojenia
MARTINSKÉ HOLE • ski resort since 1921 • west of Martin • two ways: for tourists and for cars • 6 ski slopes • beautiful nature, good view • snowboarding park • in the summer there are delicious bilberrys
CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN • Catholic church • square SNP • was built in 1284 • type of a Gothic church • reconstruction in the 16th century • one of the oldest building monuments in Turiec • treasure of art (frescos, art works)
MATICA SLOVENSKÁ • the first building of Matica slovenská • Street Pavla Mudroňa • was built in 1863 • seat of the Slovak National Literaly Museum • National newspaper • closed in 1875
MÚZEUM SLOVENSKEJ DEDINY • location: in forests of Jahodnícke háje • the biggest open air museum in Slovakia • area: 28 ha • multicoloured village • more than 100 buildings • celebrations of Christmas, Easter... • traditions of slovak people
MILLENIUM • Divadelné námestie • fully-glassed building • was built in 2000 • bar, cafe, tiolets • tourist information centre • reservation tickets and accomodation • souvenirs
MÚZEUM ANDREJA KMEŤA • Street Andreja Kmeťa • permanent exposition – The nature of Turiec • building was built in 1908 • originated in 1964 • national cultural momument since1994
OTHER POSSIBILITIES TO FREE TIME • swimming pools • cinemas • other ski resorts • ice-skating • touristic, north-walking • horse riding • another museums • gallery • cycling line • festivals...
RESOURCES http://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_(mesto_na_Slovensku) www.majstri.sk http://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A1rodn%C3%BD_dom_(Martin) Muntag, S. – a kol., Turiec a colourful heart of Slovakia, Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej, s.r.o., 2005, 100 s, ISBN 80-89208-06-1