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Kremnica is a town in Western Slovakia. Kremnica during winter

Mining in the nearby mountains goes back more than a millennium, and the town of Kremnica has been the centre of it since the middle ages. For centuries it has been the centre of gold mining under the Kingdom of Hungary, the Austro-Hungarian empire, and later Czechoslovakia. The mine closed down in 1970 but tourism has taken over, and many old buildings dating back to medieval times have been preserved.

Tourist Information Centre, Štefánikovo námestie 35/44, +421 456742856. Daily 08:00-16:00.

Town Castle Kremnica, Zámocké námestie 568/1, +421 456743968. Tu-Sa 09:00-16:30, in summer also on Sundays. Closed during lunchtime. The main feature of the town, the Saint Catherine's Church, built in the 13th century, with double fortifications added later in the 15th century. The watchtower has an exhibition and view of the surroundings, while the church is still being used for religious services, regular concerts and events. €3 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.
Museum of Coins and Medals, Štefánikovo námestie 10/19, +421 456780308. Tu-Sa 09:00-16:30, in summer also on Sundays. Closed during lunchtime.. Featuring an exhibition about the history of money in Slovakia as well as the history of Kremnica and the Mint. €3 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.
Mincovňa Kremnica, Štefánikovo nám. 25/24, +421 456787875. M-F 08:30-16:00, in summer season also on weekends. This is where money has been minted for the state since the 15th century. Even today, the Slovak euro coins are made here. You can visit both the old and new minting rooms to learn more about the process. Guided tours are available. €2.70 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.
Mining Museum, Banská cesta 803/27 (Ludovika mineshaft, +421 456743144. Tours M-F 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00, Sa and Su 13:00 & 15:00. A mineshaft built quite recently in 1982, turned museum in 2008. You will get a tour of part of the mine and a bright yellow hardhat. Wear a coat against the cold. €4 adult, €2 for kids, students and elderly.
Kalvária, Vrch Šturc. Early 18th century chapel, and a viewpoint overlooking Kremnica and the valley. The trail from the centre of Kremnica takes about 50 minutes and climbs 160m over 1.5km. Free.

Town Castle Kremnica, Zámocké námestie 568/1, +421 456743968. Tu-Sa 09:00-16:30, in summer also on Sundays. Closed during lunchtime. The main feature of the town, the Saint Catherine's Church, built in the 13th century, with double fortifications added later in the 15th century. The watchtower has an exhibition and view of the surroundings, while the church is still being used for religious services, regular concerts and events. €3 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.

Museum of Coins and Medals, Štefánikovo námestie 10/19, +421 456780308. Tu-Sa 09:00-16:30, in summer also on Sundays. Closed during lunchtime.. Featuring an exhibition about the history of money in Slovakia as well as the history of Kremnica and the Mint. €3 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.

Mincovňa Kremnica, Štefánikovo nám. 25/24, +421 456787875. M-F 08:30-16:00, in summer season also on weekends. This is where money has been minted for the state since the 15th century. Even today, the Slovak euro coins are made here. You can visit both the old and new minting rooms to learn more about the process. Guided tours are available. €2.70 adult, €1.50 for kids, students and elderly.

Mining Museum, Banská cesta 803/27 (Ludovika mineshaft, +421 456743144. Tours M-F 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00, Sa and Su 13:00 & 15:00. A mineshaft built quite recently in 1982, turned museum in 2008. You will get a tour of part of the mine and a bright yellow hardhat. Wear a coat against the cold. €4 adult, €2 for kids, students and elderly.

Kalvária, Vrch Šturc. Early 18th century chapel, and a viewpoint overlooking Kremnica and the valley. The trail from the centre of Kremnica takes about 50 minutes and climbs 160m over 1.5km. Free.

Akropola Kremnica, P. Križku 393/10, +421 455572384. The main cultural hub of the town, with a surprisingly diverse program of theater, film screenings and concerts. Check their website for current events.
Skalka ski center. Skiing, ski running and hiking.

Akropola Kremnica, P. Križku 393/10, +421 455572384. The main cultural hub of the town, with a surprisingly diverse program of theater, film screenings and concerts. Check their website for current events.

Skalka ski center. Skiing, ski running and hiking.

Score some commemorative and special edition coins (or regular Slovak Euros) at the aforementioned mint. The main pedestrian street Dolná has a bank, clothing shops, a phone shop, and multiple pharmacies.

Coop Jednota Supermarket, P. Križku 381/1, +421 456743209. M-F 5:30-19:00, Sa 5:30-16:00, Su 07:00-16:00. Has all the things you can expect from a regular supermarket.

Coop Jednota Supermarket, P. Križku 381/1, +421 456743209. M-F 5:30-19:00, Sa 5:30-16:00, Su 07:00-16:00. Has all the things you can expect from a regular supermarket.

Poľovnícka reštaurácia Silvanus, Stefanikovo namestie 33/40, +421 905821405. Daily 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat until midnight. Typical central European cuisine, warm lunch menu from €5.
Rozvoz Modrý Kocúr, Dolná 70/8, +421 918299744. M-F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00. Pizza, pasta, and Slovak food. Daily menus as well as a la carte. Daily specials for €3.80.

Poľovnícka reštaurácia Silvanus, Stefanikovo namestie 33/40, +421 905821405. Daily 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat until midnight. Typical central European cuisine, warm lunch menu from €5.

Rozvoz Modrý Kocúr, Dolná 70/8, +421 918299744. M-F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00. Pizza, pasta, and Slovak food. Daily menus as well as a la carte. Daily specials for €3.80.

Cafe Tereza, Kutnohorská 8, +421 456743904. M-Sa 12:00-20:00. Coffee and beer.
N Caffe, Námestie SNP 36/1. Café with billiards.
Korzo Cafe, Štefánikovo námestie 13/25, +421 918381825. Su-Th until 22:00, Fr-Sat until 23:00. Coffee and cocktails, and a terrace overlooking the square in summer.

Cafe Tereza, Kutnohorská 8, +421 456743904. M-Sa 12:00-20:00. Coffee and beer.

N Caffe, Námestie SNP 36/1. Café with billiards.

Korzo Cafe, Štefánikovo námestie 13/25, +421 918381825. Su-Th until 22:00, Fr-Sat until 23:00. Coffee and cocktails, and a terrace overlooking the square in summer.

Post Office, Zechenterova 326/1, +421 456743590. M-F 08:00-16:00, Sa 07:30-09:30.

Post Office, Zechenterova 326/1, +421 456743590. M-F 08:00-16:00, Sa 07:30-09:30.

Go to Banská Bystrica and Martin, or visit the equally interesting mining town of Banská Štiavnica.