Slovakia

[Schulmanator 5,812]

No fair! You made me hungry!

Great new pix... that's a new diagonal I have not seen before... I like it!

[9988 428]

Schulmanator: Thanks!

So, now let's go further north for a while(but we will return back south soon), and let's look on the typical Slovak nature there. 40% of Slovakia is covered by forests, and there are also very beautiful rivers, streams and rock formations. So, let's look...

Further north from Banska Stiavnica there are many mountainous areas, mostly volcanic-based, covered mostly by forests. There are also many cities, like Banska Bystrica, what will be in the next updates.

And hundreds of tourists come everyday to the forests of Slovakia.

There are also many natural reservations and areas with huge rock columns and formations, like Sulovske Skaly.

Just near High Tatras begins longest river in Slovakia, the Vah, more than 400 kilometers long, as a small river.

Finally, as a bonus I present my largest mosaic yet, mosaic of area near Banska Bystrica.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Great looking nature! I am ready to hike the Tatras now!

[9988 428]

Schulmanator: Again, thanks!

So, now let's travel more to the north, to the true central Slovakia. Largest city there is undoubtely Banska Bystrica, with about 90.000 inhabitants.

It is often considered one of the most attractive cities in whole Slovakia. But first, before we will get there, let's look again on the map of Slovakia.

There are two main highways to the city, most important being south one.

Banska Bystrica itself is much smaller than Bratislava, but there are still many important and nice places.

There is also big amount of old tenements, mostly in the city parts Foncorda and Sasova, both being major parts of the city.

Finally, there is overview about the center of Banska Bystrica.

This was only the beginning, there will be much more shown in next updates!

  Edited June 15, 2011 by 9988  

[Schulmanator 5,812]

That is a very fancy garden next to the lovely castle. Looks great!

[wwetom1 831]

I like that shot of the tenements. Nice Work!

[kakado_to_save 514]

Nice work with those apartments.

Keep making this CJ

[9988 428]

So, after few months break, I am returning to this CJ. We still have many areas to look at. Let's continue further to the north. There is located second largest mountain range in Slovakia, the Low Tatras. It is beautiful natural area, with high mountains, lakes and streams. There is a teaser image, we will continue with full update later. Await much more from Low Tatras!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Looks beautiful

[kakado_to_save 514]

its good to have you back

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Awesome!! I am looking forward to more ))))

[Fox 1,444]

Welcome back!

Stunning teaser ... Love the creative use of all those trees and fences.

[9988 428]

Replies:

kakado_to_save: Thank you! Hope you will also enjoy the rest of this CJ!

Schulmanator: Thanks! You will get more!

Emperordaniel: Thank you!

Fox: Also thanks!

So, after the introduction and teaser update, we can continue to the full update. We will now look on the Mountains of Nizke Tatry. They are second highest mountains in Slovakia, with highest peaks Dumbier and Chopok(what is much more visited). There is also located one of the largest Slovak ski resort - Chopok Jasna. At first, we will look on the lower part of the mountains. On the hillsides are located many so called "rock avalanches" or fields.

One of the not many lakes there and largest lake in the Low Tatras is lake of Vrbice. It is medium sized lake, what is only sometimes visited by tourists.

One of the largest ski resorts in Slovakia and largest in Low Tatras is Chopok Jasna. It is popular among tourists, mostly from czech republic.

It is located on northern hillside of mount Chopok, second largest peak in low tatras. It has more than 5 major chairlifts and over 20 skiing ways.

Low Tatras are also beautiful in summer, I present you impressive view on the mountains from the one of peaks there.

And finally, I present image of another part of frozen lake Vrbice in winter.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Beautifully stunning

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Love it! So cool and refreshing!

[Fox 1,444]

Another stunning update. Very creative use once again of the custom content.

The ski lodge looks great and I love how you've created the skiers and the ice skaters.

[Simbourgeois 139]

As this is my first visit here, I must say that you've done a really great work in recreating Slovakia! Well done indeed! You show us some excellent use of custom content and the photos are really beautiful

Keep up the great work!

Best regards,

Simbourgeois

Mayor of Belleville

[Benedict 3,119]

Your work on this CJ is brilliant - glad to see it back in action.

[9988 428]

So, after visiting entire southwestern and central part of the Slovakia, let's advance to the second part of this CJ. As in the first part, we will begin with two part update on the one of most popular and visited areas of the country. In first part it was city of Bratislava, now it will be area on the north from Low Tatras, the High Tatras, where is located highest point of Carpathian mountain range, Mount Gerlachovski, 2.655 m above sea level. But first, the Replies and small map.

Emperordaniel: Thank you very much! I think you will also enjoy this update!

Schulmanator: Again, thanks! We are now reaching the most popular area of Slovakia, the High Tatras!

Fox: Thanks!

Simbourgeois: Also thanks!

Benedict: Again, thank you really!

On this minor map, places of the areas shown in the last 5 updates can be seen.

There are many areas and valleys with beautiful nature in high Tatras, through many of them are flowing mountain streams, including rivers White and Black Vah.

Second highest peak in High Tatras, Mount Lomnica, is one of the not many peaks there with Cable car leading to the top. This cable car was a world rarity when built before many decades, and now it is still frequently used.

On the higher parts of the mountains, when not covered by snow, they are covered by rocks, rubble, and typical flora of High Tatras.

Second largest natural lake in Slovakia and most beautiful one is Strbske Pleso, located in the most visited area in the mountains, with many hotels and tourist attractions. But there is still beautiful nature...

Last picture I will show you is real life view from the one of peaks of High Tatras.

There will be much more shown of this area in future updates. Please comment, rate and +1 if you liked it .

  Edited September 12, 2011 by 9988  

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Stunning! The third pic looks 100% real!!!

[Schulmanator 5,812]

GRRRR!!! These awesome pix are going to make me spend all of my money flying over to see them in person! Too cool to be left unvisited!

[Fox 1,444]

Beautiful work once again!

I enjoy studying your pictures to see how you've created such creative locations.

[9988 428]

Emperordaniel: Thank you!

Schulmanator: Again, thanks! Hope you will also enjoy this one.

Fox: Thanks!

After first update about the area of High Tatras, let's continue further. The High Tatras, as said before, is one of the most visited and popular areas in Slovakia, with beautiful mountainous nature and landscape.

There are also located large ski resorts Stary Smokovec and Tatranska Lomnica. Lomnica is the larger and more visited one, and is also located on the mountainside of magnificent Mount Lomnica, second highest peak of High Tatras.

In the entire High Tatras, there are located many mountain lakes, what were created by glaciers at the end of last Ice Age. Areas near them are very visited, Strbske Pleso is also one of them. They have incredibly clear water and they are often frozen in winter.

Eastern part of High Tatras is lower than central part, and also less visited one. But there are still many beautiful landscapes and areas, mainly in winter.

On the far east of High Tatras, where it meets lower areas in Orave, are located many valleys, mixed and deciduous forests, and also many beautiful streams and river springs.

And finally, real life image of the magnificent rocky and icy mountains of the High Tatras.

Hope you enjoyed this update!

[Schulmanator 5,812]

I can't ski but I will come for the ambiance!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

That is SO AWESOME! I love the watermill!

[Fox 1,444]

Stunning pictures!

I love all of the work you've been showing us lately.

[Benedict 3,119]

I can't top what everyone else has said - all I can do is agree that you have done phenomenal work in this update.

[9988 428]

So, after the new set of Tatran updates, let's have another special on overall Slovak Nature. In this update, we will look on natural areas from the far north of Orave, to the far south, near river Little Danube. All pictures there were made using Sc4, although some may don't look so. And if you will look carefully, you will see one "Easter Egg" there. But first, the Replies.

Schulmanator: Enjoy the High Tatras!

Emperordaniel: Thank you very much!

Fox: Again, thanks!

Benedict: Really thanks! And there is next natural update!

So, at first let's begin close to the High Tatras, in the area of western Low Tatras. There are still located many forests, but many of them will be not there after few decades.

Between the Low and High tatras is located one of the largest Slovak lakes, but this is artificial, created by the water dam. It is called Liptovska Mara and is popular bathing and sunbathing area, one of the most popular on the north.

More to the south, southern than Low Tatras is located Central Slovakia, with many wheat fields and forests.

And now, only for one image, let's look again on the Southern Slovakia. There is also located branching river of Danube, Little Danube, what is creating huge island Zitny Ostrov. The river flows across many floodplain lowland forests.

And at the end of this update, I present you picture of the one of many pastures on the Orave, the northest area of Slovakia, hilly, and with colder climate.

[Fox 1,444]

Another great update. The fine detail you work on is very inspiring and shows off your creative side.

The second picture of the sun bathers is very cute.

I think I see the Milka cow in the last pictures too... lol.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

The pics are awesome

lol, there is a Milka cow in the last pic