Bojnice

Geobox | settlement
name = Bojnice
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category = Town
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image_caption = Bojnice castle


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country = Slovakia
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region = Trenčín
district = Prievidza
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elevation = 298
lat_d = 48
lat_m = 46
lat_s = 45
lat_NS = N
long_d = 18
long_m = 35
long_s = 00
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area = 19.96
area_round = 2
population = 4983
population_date = 2005
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established = 1113
established_type = First mentioned
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mayor = František Tám
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map_background = Slovakia - background map.png map_caption = Location of Bojnice in Slovakia
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map1 = Trenčín Region - outline map.svg
map1_background = Trenčín Region - background map.png map1_caption = Location of Bojnice in the Trenčín Region
map1_locator = Trenčín Region
website = [http://www.bojnice.sk www.bojnice.sk]
statistics = [http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/prvav2.jsp?txtUroven=420307&lstObec=513903&Okruh=zaklad MOŠ/MIS]
commons = Bojnice
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Bojnice ( _hu. Bajmóc, _de. Weinitz) is a small town in central Slovakia at the upper Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. It has population of 4,983 (2005). Bojnice is best known for its tourist attractions: the oldest zoo in Slovakia, the most visited castle, and one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia. The town is situated below the Bojnice Castle, which is built on a travertine rock with a natural cave. The castle has appeared in many international films and a well-known international festival of spectres takes place there every year.

Geography

The town lies at the upper Nitra river valley, under the Strážov Mountains. It is very close to Prievidza (4 km), sharing the public transport system. Other major cities nearby include Žilina to the north (60 km) and Trenčín to the west (65 km).

History

The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. It was first mentioned in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. It has town privileges since 1966.

Landmarks

The town is most known for its tourist attractions: the Bojnice Castle, first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction.

The zoo (one of only three in Slovakia) was founded in 1955. In 2006 it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.

It is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned in 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the locomotor system, with rheumatic diseases, post traumatic conditions, conditions after orthopaedic disturbances of the spine of adolescents, neurological diseases and occupational diseases.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 0.68% Czechs and 0.24% Germans.cite web | title = Municipal Statistics | publisher = Statistical Office of the Slovak republic | url = http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html | accessdate = 2007-12-09] The religious make-up was 74.55% Roman Catholics, 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% Lutherans.

Famous people

*Karina Habšudová, tennis player
*Miloslav Mečíř, tennis player

Partner towns

*flagicon|Czech Republic Jeseník, Czech Republic
*flagicon|Germany Bad Krozingen, Germany
*flagicon|Italy Rosta, Italy

References

External links

* [http://eng.bojnice.sk/ Official municipal website] sk icon
* [http://www.bojnice.net/?ref=&main=&lang=en Information Center of Bojnice]
* [http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/ Bojnice Castle]
* [http://www.kupele-bojnice.sk/index_en.html Bojnice Spa]
* [http://slovakia-travelguide.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=90 Bojnice photos]