coinage 060SKDistance 33 kmThe castle of Banska Štiavnica
Banská Štiavnica, the oldest city in Slovakia, is dominated by a handsome lowland castle called Starý zámok (Old Castle). According to legend, this historical gem of a castle, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, was built by the Knights Templar who settled in Banská Štiavnica in order to take its legendary riches.