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Liptovská Mara Dam
Bedste tid at besøge
It is worth coming early in the morning or just before sunset, as the snowy peaks of the Tatra Mountains are reflected on the still water surface at these times. In summer, the water level is lower, allowing the remains of the old villages to be seen.
Budgettips
The dam and the observation tower can be visited free of charge, and parking is available in a small area next to the dam. It is advisable to book water tours or boat trips in advance; the best value for money is offered by shared group tours.
Anbefalet til
History enthusiasts, Nature photographers, Water sports lovers, Families
Planlæg dit besøg
1-2 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Under the water surface lies a perfectly preserved 13th-century church tower, which sometimes emerges during low water levels. During the construction of the dam, 40 villages and an area of 230 square kilometers were flooded, including the town of Szentiván.
Højdepunkter: According to legend, when the water is calm, you can still hear the ringing of the bells from the submerged churches deep below. From the top of the 87-meter-high dam tower, a panorama unfolds before you where the underwater past and the peaks of the Tatra Mountains are visible at the same time.
Insidertips
- Bring your binoculars: white-tailed eagles and cormorants often hunt for fish at the foot of the dam.
- You can take the best photo from the northern side of the dam, from the rocky shoreline, where the Tatra Mountains are visible in their full height.
- If you come during a heatwave, avoid the midday hours; there is no shade on the concrete, and the temperature can rise above 40 degrees Celsius.
- You can visit the nearby UNESCO World Heritage village of Vlkolínec and the Jánošík Gorge in a single day starting from here.
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