Slovakia

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After many natural updates about the High and Low Tatras, we are slowly reaching areas of the eastern Slovak cities, Presov and Kosice. But first, we will look on the one of the beautiful natural areas in Slovakia, located in Spis, small Slovak region located just near Poland. But first, the Map and Replies:

Fox: Thank you, and also congratulations, you found the Easter Egg.

Emperordaniel: Again, thanks! You also found Easter Egg, congratulations!!

Now, we will leave the area of High Tatras. There are not many roadways connecting Spis with western areas, and they come across major forests, and many of them are not the best quality, though.

Final destination of these roads is small town of Spisska Stara Ves, what is looking more like a village than a city. At some areas are located few tenements, but entire town is full small houses with large gardens.

Spisska Stara Ves is also surrounded by farm fields, mostly wheat ones.

Across the city and further is flowing small river of Dunajec, one of the two Slovak rivers what later join Visla and Baltic Sea. Rest of them end in the Danube and Black Sea.

To the east, only about 4 miles from Spisska Stara Ves is located one of the most beautiful, although smallest national parks in Slovakia, Pieniny. It was mostly formed by river Dunajec, and in present times there are still many traditional rafters.

If you enjoyed this update, don't be afraid of commenting or +1 . There will be posting awards at the end.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Delightful detailing, as usual. And those rafts make me want to glide down a river!

(just like these guys!)

[Fox 1,444]

Great update, I love the variety of the farms and small town to the gorgeous rock lined rivers and forests.

Thanks for the warm welcome and the replies too, always good to read them.

Is that some one about to go skinny dipping in the Dunajec River?

[emperordaniel 1,281]

I love the river! Too bad I can't +10

[Wiecher 192]

This CJ is very awesome.

I love how detailed everything is.

But I have one question.

When I visited Slovakia, there were these "Rómska Osady" or Roma-villages.

Lots of cities and towns had one, and although they aren't the best part of Slovakia, I remembered them.

I understand it's not something you want to show when talking about Slovakia, but in my opinion it's part of the country too.

Anyways, this CJ is great and you should keep up the good work!

[PBGV103 729]

WOW!!! This is really amazing and brings back so many memories! This past July I spent a couple weeks in Slovakia and the Czech Rep. and visited many of the places you've mentioned here. In fact, my dad's cousin was once the mayor of Nitra and got us a private tour of Nitra Castle. We also went to the top of the New Bridge, which has AMAZING views of Bratislava. We visited Devon castle and Oravský hrad, climbed Lomnický štít in the High Tatras, and took a tour of an ice cave. The local food was great too. It was really an amazing trip, and I have to say that Slovakia is now one of my favorite places. I'm so glad I found your journal here!

[Benedict 3,119]

Fantastic - the river rafts are uber-cool.

[9988 428]

So, after the update about region of Spis, we are nearing the far northeastern corner of Slovakia. It is located just near Poland, and it is one of these not well known areas of Slovakia, what are attractive mostly because of national park Poloniny.

But first, the Replies:

Schulmanator: Of course you can! And you will get 90% discount because two of my cousins also have part time job as rafters on Dunajec.

Fox: Again, thank you!

Emperordaniel: You can! Just +1 on 10 updates.

Wiecher: Thanks for reminding me that - there will be probably one entire update showing the darker side of Slovakia.

PBGV103: Thanks!

Benedict: Thank you very much!

About 50 kilometers from Spisska Stara Ves is located one of the largest cities in Spis, Spisska Nova Ves. It is minor Slovak city, with about 20.000 inhabitants. On this pic, building of gymnasium can be seen on the upper part of image.

Only few railways pass across the Northeastern area, and almost all of them pass Spisska Nova Ves. This area is full of forests and meadows, with only few villages or towns.

In the far northeastern corner of Slovakia is located national park of Poloniny, major parts of it are also parts of Poland.

There are generally lots of forests in Poloniny, but also some areas without forests, with trees standing mostly alone and sparsely.

And finally, we will take a short trip to the Poland. About 300 miles from Poloniny lies famous polish national park of Bialowiez forest, with largest populations of European Bison in Europe.

If you enjoyed this update, don't be afraid of commenting or +1 . There will be posting awards at the end.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Terrific work! The lake is the best of all!

[Benedict 3,119]

I love the train curving along that track - good work as always.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

90% discount?? I am riding that train and will be out there pronto!

[9988 428]

So, after lots of natural updates, let's continue to the major cities on the East. First one, located more to the north is the city of Presov. It is third largest city in the Slovakia, and it is also located very close to the second largest city, Kosice. Full update will be soon, now I am showing you only the Teaser. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this update, don't be afraid of commenting or +1 . There will be posting awards at the end.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Hey.... I've been there!!!

WOO HOO!!

Rock on!! I want more more more!

:ducky: :ducky: :ducky: :ducky: :ducky: :ducky: :ducky: :ducky:

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Gorgeous stuff! You're really good at recreating RL places, aren't you?

[Fox 1,444]

Wow ... I love that picture. Just the idea that I could walk down that little boulevard and enjoy some shopping or a coffee or a look through the side walk stalls is very real.

Love the use of the cobblestone streets with the mix of wall to wall buildings.

I agree with Schulmanator, I swear I've been there!

[Wiecher 192]

Wow, that's really nice.

I've been there on holiday, but on the highway out of town, a truck crashed into our caravan...

Still a beautiful place, though.

[Andresta 19]

looks great!

i can definitely feel the vibrancy on the street

[_marsh_ 1,118]

Beautiful work. You are great with LE. PS too.

[jaris 5]

Wow, thats a beautiful market-place/park you have built there.

I've never been to Slovakia, but you give a real nice picture of your country

May I ask wether the lots you used to create your market in the teaser are lottet by you or downloaded?

[Benedict 3,119]

Stunning teaser - love the market stalls on either side of the landscaping.

[spore415 5]

Very nice.

[Jamonbread 222]

Wow gorgeous pictures. The natural shots above look so serene.

[Harbin91 37]

Loving that, and how you've done the major shopping street, especially with the corner of the road. One issue I have with SC4 is that sometimes the roads are messed up around corners because of how the game models it. You have done it fine, although the swap between red brick and sandstone seems a bit wierd. Still well done though.

[davidkopravitko 17]

Nádherné!!! V Prešove som ešte nebol, aj keď sa tam každé prázdniny chystám Ale toto je krása!!! Budú aj trolejbusy?

[Nightrunner .1 8]

So, after lots of natural updates, let's continue to the major cities on the East. First one, located more to the north is the city of Presov. It is third largest city in the Slovakia, and it is also located very close to the second largest city, Kosice. Full update will be soon, now I am showing you only the Teaser. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this update, don't be afraid of commenting or +1 . There will be posting awards at the end.

How did you get your city in this picture to have such amazing graphics/textures??

[Megabuilder6 48]

Excellent.

[9988 428]

So, after the Teaser of the city of Presov, let's continue to the full update. As I said in second update, city of Presov is third largest city in Slovakia. Major city dominant is church of Saint Nicolas. But first, you can read the replies:

Schulmanator: Full update is there! And you will get more!

Emperordaniel: Thank you!

Fox: Thank you!

Wiecher: Thanks! But I hope you enjoyed your visit there.

Andresta: Also thanks!

_marsh_: Wow, really thank you!

Jaris: I made all these ground lots. They can be found on stex, but central market lot was not uploaded yet.

Benedict: Thanks! Hope I will get higher on BTT this week.

Spore415: Also thank you!

Jamonbread: I think you will also like this one!

Harbino: Thanks! But it is more realistic with the swap!

Davidkopravitko: Again, ďakujem! Hope you will also enjoy full update.

Nightrunner.1: All ground lots are my work, and most of them can be downloaded on STEX.

Megabuilder6: Thanks!

And one more thanks to everyone who commented on this update!

Let's begin just near the central square. Majority of buildings in this area were built in 18,19 and early 20.th century, but some buildings from 17th century can be also found there.

Major Church and dominant of the Presov is church of Saint Nicolas, one of the largest churches in Slovakia.

Further from the center, buildings are beginning to be more new, and major part of city is covered by one floor or even ground family houses.

Out of the city, there are also located few villages, they are mostly minor. Also, river Torysa, one of the minor slovak rivers passes this region.

And, let's leave the region of Presov, and let's visit the city of Kosice, second largest city of Slovakia with more than 200.000 inhabitants. There is one major highway connecting these two cities, but there are also many minor road communications.

If you enjoyed this update, don't be afraid of commenting or +1 . There will be posting awards at the end.

  Edited October 20, 2011 by 9988  

[dogma555 187]

This is a stunning city, I love it!

How on earth did you do this though? Did you custom make a sidewalk/textures pack with that nice beige brick and mix it with a sort-of "stripe" from jeroni's wealth dependent textures? That's so clever and looks fantastic.. do you have this available for download?

I'm a little confused by your "old city streets" download. Will they override my current sidewalk/texture mod to look like in that pic? Or are they simply ploppable parks that will not be affected by whatever custom sidewalk/texture I have installed?

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Looks great as always!

[Schulmanator 5,812]

NICE! You capture the feel of it well.

And I meant to mention earlier... I like the way you recolor buildings to add variety. Very good touch. :ducky: :ducky: :ducky: