Banska Stiavnica Review

Banska Shkavnica is located in the crescent area of the Karpah Mountains, the mineral-rich volcanic area of the heart of the Shkavnica Mountains. The world heritage sites around the city include the old city of Glenzeburg, Shkavnica, Steno Castle and so on. Known in the 12th century, it has historically served as a defensive, religious, and political function. It is a center of mining and industry. It was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1993.