Liptov is a region inCentral Slovakia.
(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)Mountain ranges:
(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)The first known inhabitants came to Liptov during the Neolithic age around 6000 years ago. Celts represent an important time period of Liptov during the Iron Age. The Celtic tribal village can be seen in the archeological site ofHavránok nearLiptovský Mikuláš.
The first settlements of Slavic people in Liptov region began approximately in the 6th century BC. The first written evidence about Liptov came from 1231 AD.
There are three remains of castles that were built in the Liptov region. They are theLikava castle, theLiptov castle, and theLiptovský Hrádok castle. Liptov is also a place where the legendary Slovak figure of the 17th and 18th centuries,Juraj Jánošík, was sentenced to death.
The region is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges.
The longest Slovak river Váh flows through it and fills the important water reservoirLiptovská Mara - which functions both as a water electric power facility and recreational area. There were multiple villages in place of the reservoir, buildings of which are new preserved/moved to open airLiptov village muzeum inPribylina.
Trains and interstate buses go to the major cities from east to west.
The smaller villages in general have public inter-city bus connections available.
Public transport is pretty well organized in the area, although sometimes the time schedules are sparse (some villages only few times a day).
There are multiple caves in the area -Demänovská Cave of Liberty,Demänovská Ice Cave (atLow Tatras) andVažecká Cave (Važec).
(updated Nov 2016)(updated Nov 2016)Ski areas include:
(updated Nov 2016)Water parks nearLiptovský Michal.
The cities and especially villages are generally safe - but compared to northern countries, it's not recommended leaving cars unlocked and similar.
Nearby regions: Culturally similarOrava,Spiš - andBanská Bystrica on the south.
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