Kalvaria Povazska Bystrica

#77 among destinations in Slovakia

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Kalvaria Považská Bystrica (Slovak pronunciation: is a collection of fourteen buildings, of which thirteen are chapels, situated in Slovakia depicting the journey of Jesus Christ through to his crucifixion. ()

Local name: Kalvária Opened: 1807 (218 years ago)Coordinates: 49°11'3"N, 18°45'9"E

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ŽilinskýSlovakia

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Kalvaria Povazska Bystrica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strečno Castle, Budatín Castle, Lietava Castle, Holy Trinity Cathedral.

5 miE
Forts and castles, Ruins
Strečno Castle
128 min walk • Perched atop a rocky limestone cliff overlooking the Váh River, Strečno Castle is a majestic ruin that echoes the grandeur of Slovakia's medieval past. This fortress, located in the Žilina Region, stands as a sentinel to the country's rich history and cultural...
3.7 miN
13th-century landmark with guided tours
Budatín Castle, Žilina
94 min walk • Budatín Castle, a historical fortress nestled in the city of Žilina, Slovakia, stands as a testament to the region's rich medieval heritage. This robust castle, with its distinctive four-cornered tower, was originally constructed in the 13th century, strategically...
3.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Lietava Castle, Žilina
90 min walk • Lietava Castle, a majestic ruin perched atop a hill in the Žilina region of Slovakia, is a historical gem that draws both locals and tourists to its storied walls. This evocative castle, dating back to the early 14th century, was built to oversee and protect the trade...
2.8 miN
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Žilina, Slovakia, the Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural elegance. This sacred edifice, deeply rooted in the city's history, is not just a church but a symbol of the enduring faith and community...
2.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of Saint Stephen the King, Žilina
64 min walk • The Church of Saint Stephen the King is the oldest extant historical building located in Žilina, Slovakia.
2.9 miN
Art gallery, Historical place, Synagogue
New Synagogue, Žilina
74 min walk • The New Synagogue of Žilina, Slovakia, was constructed between 1928 and 1931 to the designs of the German modernist architect Peter Behrens. It is sometimes referred to as the Neological or Neolog Synagogue, as it housed the Neolog congregation of the town.
2.7 miN
Universities and schools
University of Žilina, Žilina
69 min walk • The University of Žilina was established on October 1, 1953 as the College of Railways in Prague. In 1959, the institution changed its name to the University of Transport and moved to Žilina.
1.1 miN
49°12'0"N • 18°45'29"E
Lesopark Žilina, Žilina
29 min walk • Park
2.5 miNW
49°13'5"N • 18°43'53"E
Rondel, Žilina
65 min walk • Bridge
5 miNE
Nature, Mountain
Straník, Žilina
127 min walk • Straník - a peak in the western part of the Kysucki Mountains in Slovakia. It rises over the towns of Teplička nad Váhom, Nedza and Kotrčiná Lúčka.
3.1 miN
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina
80 min walk • Štadión pod Dubňom is an all-seater football stadium situated in Žilina, Slovakia, which is the home of MŠK Žilina.

Kalvaria Povazska Bystrica

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Kalvaria Povazska Bystrica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)