Bojnice (in German Weinitz) is a town in Slovakia belonging to the district of Prievidza, in the Trenčín region, located on the banks of the Nitra river.
Bojnice is best known for its tourist attractions: the oldest zoological garden in Slovakia, the most visited castle, and one of the oldest spa towns in the country. The city is located below the Bojnice Castle, which is built on travertine rock with a natural cave. The castle has appeared in many international films and an internationally renowned festival of ghosts takes place every year.
Bojnice (in German Weinitz) is a town in Slovakia belonging to the district of Prievidza, in the Trenčín region, situated on the banks of the Nitra river.
Bojnice is best known for its tourist attractions: the oldest zoological garden in Slovakia, the most visited castle and one of the oldest spa towns in the country. The city is located below the Bojnice Castle, which is built on a travertine rock with a natural cave. The castle has appeared in many international films and every year an internationally renowned ghost festival takes place.