Slovakia is a landlocked nation in the heart of Central Europe, bordered by Poland and the Czech Republic to the north, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west and Ukraine to the east. Known for its fascinating old cities, its preponderance of historic castles and its immense natural beauty, visitors of every persuasion are sure to find something enchanting about Slovakia - one of Europe’s best-kept tourist secrets. From the compact, cosmopolitan capital of Bratislava, with its picturesque old town and buzzing nightlife, it is easy to make trips to the primeval forests and rugged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains to the north, and to the scenic regions of the east, where the countryside is dotted with historic chateaux, and medieval towns are presided over by majestic castles.
