Slovakia's Gothic and baroque cities are a constant source of delight to lovers of medieval art, history, and architecture. The country boasts the highest number of castles and châteaux per capita in the world. The capital city of Bratislava is replete with Renaissance, baroque and Gothic architecture, suitably complemented by a cosmopolitan charm. Crowned with 300 kg of pure gold, St Martin's Cathedral is a must-visit.
The country's second largest city Košice houses the easternmost-located Gothic Cathedral in the World as well as the oldest European coat of arms. Once ruled by powerful kings, Nitra possesses the distinction of being Slovakia's oldest city. It hosts the Theater Festival of Nitra, Fascine Carnival, Academic Nitra, Cultural Summer in Nitra among other annual celebrations. The city of Prescov with beautiful Renaissance architecture is close to Europe's most interesting salt mine museum in Solivar. While in Slovakia, why not indulge in some rejuvenation at the spa town of Bardejov, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site. It also has fully-intact medieval town center.