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Museums In Slovakia ...
This is a list of museums in Slovakia. *Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art *Bratislava City Gallery *Bratislava City Museum * Bratislava Transport Museum *East Slovak Gallery *East Slovak Museum * House of the Good Shepherd * Museum of Danube Komarno * Museum of the Slovak Village *Orthodox synagogue in Bratislava * Slovak National Gallery * Slovak National Museum *Slovak National Museum in Martin *Slovak Red Cross Museum *Slovak Technical Museum * Small Carpathian Museum *St. Urban Tower See also * Open-air museums in Slovakia *Museums and galleries of Bratislava *List of museums *Tourism in Slovakia * Culture of Slovakia {{Europe topic, List of museums in Museums Museums Slovakia Museums Slovakia Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museum
A museum ( ; plural museums or, rarely, musea) is a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Many public museums make these items available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. The largest museums are located in major cities throughout the world, while thousands of local museums exist in smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. Museums have varying aims, ranging from the conservation and documentation of their collection, serving researchers and specialists, to catering to the general public. The goal of serving researchers is not only scientific, but intended to serve the general public. There are many types of museums, including art museums, natural history museums, science museums, war museums, and children's museums. According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM), there are more than 55,000 museums in 202 countrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovak Red Cross Museum
The Slovak Red Cross Museum (Slovakian: Múzeum Slovenského Červeného kríža) or simply SCK Museum is a specialized museum of the Slovak Red Cross with a nationwide scope. The museum operates under the authority of the Supreme Board of the Slovak Red Cross as an independent entity registered in the Slovak Ministry of Culture's Museum register. Its mission is to document, research, preserve, collect, interpret and exhibit significant objects and themes in the areas of Red Cross history and humanitarian history in the territory of what is now the Slovak Republic. It is also Slovak's largest archive on humanitarian history of Slovakia. History In the year 2000, the Supreme Body of the Slovak Red Cross entrusted Dr. Zora Mintalová - Zubercová to found the Slovak Red Cross Museum. The museum was established on February 1, 2000, and as soon as on February 24, 2000, it was ceremonially opened by an exhibition named "The Red Cross at Peace and War Times". It is headquartered in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Museums By Country
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby union club Other uses * Angle of list, the leaning to either port or starboard of a ship * List (information), an ordered collection of pieces of information ** List (abstract data type), a method to organize data in computer science * List on Sylt, previously called List, the northernmost village in Germany, on the island of Sylt * ''List'', an alternative term for ''roll'' in flight dynamics * To ''list'' a building, etc., in the UK it means to designate it a listed building that may not be altered without permission * Lists (jousting), the barriers used to designate the tournament area where medieval knights jousted * ''The Book of Lists'', an American series of books with unusual lists See also * The List (other) * Listing (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovakia Education-related Lists
Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the southwest, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about , with a population of over 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice. The Slavs arrived in the territory of present-day Slovakia in the fifth and sixth centuries. In the seventh century, they played a significant role in the creation of Samo's Empire. In the ninth century, they established the Principality of Nitra, which was later conquered by the Principality of Moravia to establish Great Moravia. In the 10th century, after the dissolution of Great Moravia, the territory was integrated into the Principality of Hungary, which then became the Kingdom of Hungary in 1000. In 1241 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museums In Slovakia ...
This is a list of museums in Slovakia. *Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art *Bratislava City Gallery *Bratislava City Museum * Bratislava Transport Museum *East Slovak Gallery *East Slovak Museum * House of the Good Shepherd * Museum of Danube Komarno * Museum of the Slovak Village *Orthodox synagogue in Bratislava * Slovak National Gallery * Slovak National Museum *Slovak National Museum in Martin *Slovak Red Cross Museum *Slovak Technical Museum * Small Carpathian Museum *St. Urban Tower See also * Open-air museums in Slovakia *Museums and galleries of Bratislava *List of museums *Tourism in Slovakia * Culture of Slovakia {{Europe topic, List of museums in Museums Museums Slovakia Museums Slovakia Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Buildings And Structures In Slovakia
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby union club Other uses * Angle of list, the leaning to either port or starboard of a ship * List (information), an ordered collection of pieces of information ** List (abstract data type), a method to organize data in computer science * List on Sylt, previously called List, the northernmost village in Germany, on the island of Sylt * ''List'', an alternative term for ''roll'' in flight dynamics * To ''list'' a building, etc., in the UK it means to designate it a listed building that may not be altered without permission * Lists (jousting), the barriers used to designate the tournament area where medieval knights jousted * ''The Book of Lists'', an American series of books with unusual lists See also * The List (other) * Listing (d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Of Slovakia
The culture of Slovakia has various folk traditions influenced by its location in Central Europe. It shares similarities with Czech, Austrian, German, Hungarian and Ukrainian culture. Folk tradition Folk tradition has rooted strongly in Slovakia and is reflected in literature, music, dance and architecture. The prime example is a Slovak national anthem, ''"Nad Tatrou sa blýska"'', which is based on a melody from ''" Kopala studienku"'' folk song. Manifestation of Slovak folklore culture is the "''Východná''" Folklore Festival. It is the oldest and largest nationwide festival with international participation, which takes place in Východná annually. Slovakia is usually represented by many groups but mainly by SĽUK (''Slovenský ľudový umelecký kolektív—Slovak folk art collective''). SĽUK is the largest Slovak folk art group, trying to preserve the folklore tradition. An example of wooden folk architecture in Slovakia can be seen in the well preserved village of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourism In Slovakia
Tourism in Slovakia offers natural landscapes, mountains, caves, medieval castles and towns, folk architecture, spas and ski resorts. More than 5.0 million people visited Slovakia in 2017, and the most attractive destinations are the capital of Bratislava and the High Tatras. Most foreign visitors come from the Czech Republic (about 26 percent), Poland (15 percent) and Germany (11 percent). The majority of all visitors are Slovak (60 percent or about three million). Statistics Most visitors to Slovakia in who stayed in tourist accommodation establishments come from: Natural environment Some 40% of Slovakia is covered with forests. Slovakia’s forests contain a wide biodiversity and animals include brown bears, wolves, foxes, wild boars, muskrats, chamois and lynxes. Slovakia features a high percentage of wildlife included in protected areas. There are hardly any mountain ranges and areas not under some form of protection. One of Slovakia's main tourist attractions are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Museums
A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. According to ''Museums of the World'', there are about 55,000 museums in 202 countries. The International Council of Museums comprises 30,000 members in 137 countries. By country Museums in... * Afghanistan * Albania * Algeria * Andorra * Angola * Antigua and Barbuda * Argentina * Armenia * Australia * Austria * Azerbaijan * Bahamas * Bahrain * Bangladesh * Barbados * Belarus * Belgium * Belize * Benin * Bhutan * Bolivia * Bosnia and Herzegovina * Botswana * Brazil * Brunei * Bulgaria * Burkina Faso * Burma * Burundi * Cambodia * Cameroon * Canada * Cape Verde * Central African Republic * Chad * Chile * China * Colombia * Comoros * Costa Rica * Croatia * Cuba * Cyprus * Czech Republic * Democratic Republic of the Congo * Den ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museums And Galleries Of Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital city and the cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is home to several museums and galleries, including the Slovak National Museum and the Slovak National Gallery. Museums Slovak National Museum The Slovak National Museum (''Slovenské národné múzeum'') has its headquarters in Bratislava on Vajanského nábrežie (a riverfront street in the Old Town), along with the Natural Science Museum, which is one of its subdivisions. The Slovak Museum was established in Bratislava in 1940 by merging the Slovak National Geographic and History Museum and the Agricultural Museum. In 1961 the Slovak National Museum in Martin was merged with the Slovak Museum, creating the new Slovak National Museum based in Bratislava. The SNM is the highest institution focusing on scientific research and cultural education in the field of museological activity in Slovakia. The SNM manages 16 specialized museums in and outside Bratislava. The museums situated in Bratislava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open-air Museums In Slovakia
Slovakia has around 14 open-air museums, or skanzens, showcasing the country's folk traditions, architecture, and economic history. The museums include examples of traditional buildings and furnishings, and many offer demonstrations of traditional handicrafts. The largest open-air museum is the Slovak Village Open Air Museum in Martin. List of museums * Archeoskanzen Havránok - Archeological Park Havránok :A dedicated archaeological park beside the Liptovská Mara dam. * Slovenské banské múzeum - Slovak Mining Museum, Open-Air Exhibition, Banská Štiavnica :Located in Banská Štiavnica, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Slovakia, it allows access in the old gold and silver mine. * Čičmany Museum Village :Many of the village houses are built in the traditional style. * Hornonitriansky banský skanzen – Baňa Cigeľ :Located in Sebedražie near Prievidza, it allows access in the brown coal mine. * Expozícia ľudovej architektúry Rusínov - Ukrajinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Carpathian Museum
The Small Carpathian Museum (aka ''Little Carpathian Museum'') in Pezinok, Bratislava, Slovakia, is a local museum with an emphasis on wine making. Overview The museum was reopened to the public on 18 November 2008 after two years of renovation. By using European Union funds and funds from the founder, the Bratislava self-governing region, the museum’s building has undergone a complete reconstruction.http://www.visitslovakia.com/small-carpathian-museum-pezinok/ The institution is being shaped as a regional museum with a strong accent on viticulture, grape growing and notably wine from the Small Carpathian viticulture region. The museum features a tour of the cellar exposition with the biggest collection of viticulture presses in Europe, temporary exhibitions on various topics, workshops for schools and Small Carpathian wine tasting in the unique premises of the museum. It is one of the organisers of the St. Urban event, the Richard Réti Memorial international chess tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
