MESTO SPIŠSKÁ NOVÁ VES

Spišská Nová Ves – a gate into the Slovenský raj (Slovak Paradise)
The first written mention comes from the deed of Ostrihom’s archbishop Philip II. from the 9th November, 1268, where the town is mentioned as VILLA NOVA. The longest lenticular square in the Slovakia, the highest tower of Neo-Gothic church, 87 m high. Lot of possibilities how to spend free time is provided by  many cultural and historical objectand facilities (Redoubt, Town Hall,  Parish-Pump House, Gallery ofSpiš Artist, The Spiš Museum, The Spiš Theatre, and the smallest and nicest ZOO in the Slovakia). During the whole year the town organizes a lot of cultural and social events. The town is attractive for tourists also thanks to immediate vicinity of charming nature of the National Park Slovenský raj (Slovak Paradise).