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Spišská Kapitula

Spišské Podhradie, Prešov Region, Slovakia

4.4 (0)

Overview

A walled ecclesiastical town of a single street — the 'Slovak Vatican' — dominated by the twin-towered Romanesque Cathedral of St Martin, facing Spiš Castle. 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: A complete walled clerical town, UNESCO-listed with the castle.

Things to do

›St Martin's Cathedral
›Canon houses street
›Castle views
›Bishop's palace

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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

€3–5

Hours

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

Est. budget

€5–15

Duration

1–2 hrs

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