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Banská Bystrica City
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BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY

• The city of Banská Bystrica is located in
  central Slovakia. Banská Bystrica is the most
  important historical, cultural and economic
  centre of the central Slovakia. It is a seat of
  administration of the Banská Bystrica Region, one
  of the 8 regions of the Slovak Republic. The
  first written reference about the city is from
  the year 1255. Today Banská Bystrica has 81281
  inhabitants.

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HISTORY

• The town of Banská Bystrica is quite old,
  historically rich and unique. In 1255 town was
  awarded by its rights by King Béla IV. At the end
  of 15th century mining company was established by
  Mr Jan Thurza, Mr Juraj Thurza and Mr Jakub
  Fugger of Augsburg. It soon became the most
  popular and profitable company of this particular
  area, exporting metals to Germany, Poland, Italy
  and Netherlands. In 1577 one of the first
  printing companies was established in Banská
  Bystrica. A few decades later, one of the
  earliest textile companies started its production
  here and soon became very successful. Strategic
  position of the town was crucial in the
  antifascist phase of war.

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SOME PHOTOS...
City emblem
Benicky house
Main square
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FURTHER INFORMATION

• Banská Bystrica is the seat of the President
  Office and plays a crucial role in the banking,
  financial and insurance industry. Tourism has
  been growing over the past years, because many
  tourists have visited this town and been
  satisfied with it. There are several interesting
  cultural and educational places of interest in
  the town ranging from State Opera House,
  professional Muppets Theatre, Museum of Slovak
  National Uprising, Museum of Central Slovakia,
  unique Literature and Music Museum, State Library
  and many more. The town of Banská Bystrica is
  also an important sporting center skiing in
  winter and walking in summer are the most popular
  outdoor activities.