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Bardejov (UNESCO)

Bardejov, Prešov Region, Slovakia

4.7 (0)

Overview

A walled medieval town whose square of gabled burgher houses, Gothic basilica and fortification system survive almost complete — UNESCO-listed and remarkably intact. Set in Eastern Slovakia, it rewards an unhurried visit — its walls, views and local history, with cafés or a village nearby to round out the trip; May – September is the pleasantest time to come.

Why visit: The most complete medieval townscape in Slovakia.

History: A prosperous trade town on the route to Poland; inscribed by UNESCO in 2000 for its exceptionally preserved medieval fabric.

Things to do

›Town Hall Square
›Basilica of St Giles
›Town walls & bastions
›Jewish suburbium

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Travel Information

Best time

May – September

Weather

Continental climate — cold, snowy winters and warm 22–27°C summers, with mild, uncrowded spring and autumn shoulder seasons.

Entry fee

€3–6

Hours

Seasonal daytime hours; often closed Mondays and in deep winter (check ahead).

Est. budget

€10–30

Duration

Half day

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