Sightseeing in Bardejov - what to see. Complete travel guide

First settlers appeared in the area during the Stone Age, but the history of the town itself started in the 11th century when the first Slavic settlement was established here. According to historical records, the first mentions of Bardejov date back to 1241. This is the time when an important trading path from the east to Poland and German principalities was paved in the region. When King Charles Robert I, who was born in Hungary, was the ruler of this land, German colonizers from Saxon started settling in the territory of modern Bardejov. They quickly explored the area and surroundings. Bardejov officially became a town in 1320. In 1352, by order of King Ludovit I, the town got a protective tower and walls.
The first railroad appeared in Bardejov in 1893. The road connected the town with Presov, but this fact didn’t have any positive impact on the development of Bardejov because the main transport routes were at some distance from it. This was not the only problem in the history of the town. A devastating blaze happened in Bardejov in 1902. Many buildings were destroyed in the fire. Many houses were restored, but they got new iron roofs that had a different style compared to traditional medieval roofs. Bardejov started developing actively again only after World War II.

The rectangular shape square has low rise buildings on the perimeter. Surprisingly, all these buildings have different architectural styles. The Basilica of St. Giles is certainly one of the most notable buildings in the central square. The shrine lost its original look after numerous renovations, but, nevertheless, it still attracts a large number of tourists.

It was decided to make Renaissance the main style for reconstruction. The look of the basilica is so unusual nowadays that everyone wants to take a look at this architectural miracle. Numerous sculptures decorate the cathedral. Chic and luxurious inner design, walls decorated with icons in gilded frames, and numerous drawings – it is incredibly interesting to explore the Basilica of St. Giles. However, gorgeous gothic altars still remain the biggest treasure of the shrine. There are eleven altars in total. It is hard to believe that these altars date back to the fifteenth century. Despite numerous damages and reconstructions, the altars are from the original church.

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Survived castles around Bardejov
♥ Castle 'Zborov Castle' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Šariš Castle' , 27.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ľubovňa Castle' , 41.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Spiš Castle' , 49.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Čičava Castle' , 54.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Zborov Castle' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Šariš Castle' , 27.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ľubovňa Castle' , 41.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Spiš Castle' , 49.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Čičava Castle' , 54.1 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Bardejov
♥ National Park 'Magurski Park Narodowy' , 29 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Popradzki Park Krajobrazowy' , 54.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Doliny Sanu' , 55.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Pieniński Park Narodowy' , 65.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Gorczański Park Narodowy' , 86.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Magurski Park Narodowy' , 29 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Popradzki Park Krajobrazowy' , 54.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Doliny Sanu' , 55.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Pieniński Park Narodowy' , 65.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Gorczański Park Narodowy' , 86.9 km from the center. On the map


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