SLOVAKIA ~ Malá Fatra National Park ~

... Another great postcard of one of the 9 national parks in this small Central European country... this area is known for its gorges, waterfalls, rocky peaks and ridge hikes with beautiful views from its main ridge...  home to bears, lynxes and wolves and fascinating flora and fauna... also a wide variety of downhill skiing in winter... Big Thanks once more Laco!!【ツ】

The card shows part of the Vratna dolina "Vratna valley" (vratna means that you will come back). The dolomite formations on the left are called Tiesňavy.

The National Park of Mala Fatra (also called Little Fatra), is situated in the westernmost Slovak high mountains Mala Fatra.The park nowadays spreads over 226 sq. km. Mala Fatra has legal protection since 1967 as a Protected Landscape Area Mala Fatra and in 1988, this territory was declared as a National Park.

Stamp:

The 25th Anniversary of the National Cancer Institute
(Issued 05-11-2015)

SLOVAKIA ~ Demänovská Ice Cave - Low Tatras National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great new National Park... stunning view of an underground natural wonder...one of Europe's oldest known caves and the second largest of its kind in the country... its ice filling is about 400-500 years old... the lower part is called the "Freezer" with beautiful icicles and ice waterfalls... Slovakia is full of caves and this ice cave is one of 44 cave systems in this small eastern European country... Big Thanks once more Laco!!【ツ】

Photo: Ing. M. Rengevic
The Demänovská Ice Cave is located in the northern part of the Low Tatras in the Demänovská Valley and was first mentioned in 1299. After the opening of Demänovská jaskyňa Slobody in 1924, interest in this cave declined. It was reopened to the public after the reconstruction of wooden stairs and electrical lighting in 1952, with 680m accessible out of the 1.975m.

In the cave is a long-known find of bones of various animals, including cave bear, which were once considered as dragon bones - that's why the second name of Demanovska ice cave was the Dragon's cave. Ten species of bats live in this cave.

Low Tatras National Park in Central Slovakia is with its area of 728km²  the largest national park in Slovakia and was established in 1978. It is home to some of the most beautiful caves in the country (Demänovská Ice Cave and Demänovská Cave of Liberty).

Since 2000 it has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage list as a part of the Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst site.

Stamps:
Cultural Heritage
(Issued 02-01-2009)

Europa stamp - Astronomy
(Issued 28-05-2009)

SLOVAKIA ~ Slovak Paradise National Park ~

... Great new National Park... very popular amongst the Slovak national parks... nature-wise, this place is a real gem... pristine gorges, wild canyons, clean water, woodland, wildlife and beautiful views... renowned for its "Gorge Walks"... here are 300 km of marked trails over rugged canyons which you can cross climbing up ladders and holding on to the chains over dizzying heights, cascades and boulder-strewn stream beds... probably not for people with fear of heights o͜͡o... Thanks again Laco!! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Slovak Paradise National Park is one of the nine national parks in Slovakia, situated in East Slovakia.

It protects the area of the Slovak Paradise mountain range, which is located in the north of the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains. Its been a NP since 1988.

 It covers the area of 19.763 hectares and its preserved zone extends on 13.011 ha. Eleven national nature reserves and eight nature reserves are situated in the park.

The Slovak Paradise contains about 350 caves, but only the Dobšinská Ice Cave, which is since 2000 a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is open to the public.

Stamps:

Cultural Heritage
(Issued 02-01-2009)

EUROPA Stamps - Old Toys
(Issued 05-05-2015)

SLOVAKIA ~ High Tatras National Park ~

.... My second nice view of this National Park... there are about 600 km of marked tourist trails leading tourists through  the most attractive places of this mountain region...  this postcard shows the yellow marked tourist trail that leads from Strbske Pleso through Mlynicka valley to Furkotska valley... Thanks a lot Laco!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

 This National Park protected area was founded in 1949. High Tatras Mountains are one of the smallest mountain ranges in the world, nevertheless, they are the highest and the only mountain range of alpine system in Slovakia.

Tatra(s) National Park is situated in North Central Slovakia in the Tatra Mountains on the border with Poland.


The Furkotská Valley is 5,5 km long, narrow terraced valley surrounded by the ridge Ostrá and Solisko. It ends at the Furkotský Peak. Furkotska Valley is located on the south side of the High Tatras.



©Photo: Ladislav Janiga

Stamps:

Cultural Heritage
(Issued 02-01-2009)

EUROPA Stamps - Palaces and Castles
(Issued 05-05-2017)

SLOVAKIA ~ High Tatras National Park ~

...My first National Park postcard of Slovakia and the oldest one in the country... only 8 more to go ◔͜͡◔...with lovely views of the chamois... symbol of both the Slovak and Polish Tatra National Park... and under strict protection... Thanks a lot Vladimir! ㋡

Photo © Ladislav Janiga
Tatra(s) National Park is situated in North Central Slovakia in the Tatra Mountains on the border with Poland. The park is important for protecting a diverse variety of flora and fauna, with many endemic species, including the Tatra chamois.

This National Park  protected area was founded in 1949. High Tatras Mountains are one of the smallest mountain ranges in the world, nevertheless, they are the highest and the only mountain range of alpine system in Slovakia.

The chamois is one of the most precious species, as it developed in isolation since the glacial age. This is the reason why it differs from its relatives living in the Alps or Apennines. Its protection is extremely strict because only ± 1300 animals survive at present.

Stamp:

The 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Jan Jessenius, 1566–1621 - Joint Issue with Czech Republic, Hungary & Poland
(Issued 22-06-2016)

SLOVAKIA ~ Čachtice Castle of the Blood Countess

...Beautiful postcard showing the ruin of the “mysterious castle ”  placed on a hill with  breathtaking view...
and  a horrible legend about the Countess... Thanks a lot Petra!!

Photo: Ladislav Renner From backside card:
Within the Trenčín Region, lies the ruins of Cachtice castle (a National Cultural Monument). The best known owner was the infamously cruel Countess Elizabeth Báthory. Legends tells about her bathing in the blood of young virgins to retain her beauty. However she did not escape punishment...

 The castle became later the prison of the Countess Elizabeth Báthory, who is alleged to have been the world's most prolific female serial killer. After her trial Elizabeth lived in the wall for four years, without any light or fresh air. She died on 21 August 1614 at the age of 54 years.

The Čachtice Castle stands on a hill featuring rare plants, and has been declared a national nature reserve for this reason.


Stamp:
Europe 2009 - Astronomy
(Issued 28-05-2009)

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Received this wonderful and peacful lake view yesterday.... But I didn't had time to post it on my blog, so here it is.... The building on the card is hotel Patria. I think it must be a great place for a holiday!
Tomorrow we celebrating Pentecost and everyone has another day of from work on monday. Again a day without post...

Štrbské pleso is a picturesque mountain lake of glacial origin and a top tourist destination in the High Tatras, Slovakia.

SLOVAKIA ~Bardejov-Unesco site~

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Sent by Julia. The town Bardejov is one of Unesco's World Heritage Sites.

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Sent by Julia. Slovakia have borders with 5 countrys; Ukraine, Poland, Austria and Czech Republic . They used to be together with Czecho-Slovakia but seperated Januari 1 in 1993.

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Sent by Julia. The card is showing a spa near Bardejov. It hosts also an open museum and folk archtiectures.

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Sent by Julia. Presov is the third biggest city from Slovakia. On the card you see two churches and (bottom right) a Theatre.