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The bank is a village in Slovakia, located on the left bank of the Váh at the foot of Považský Inovec in the immediate vicinity of Piešťany at an altitude of 177 m above sea level. The village is first mentioned under the name Banya (1292). Between 1973 and 1995, the village of Banka was merged with Piešťany.

Obec Banka

The bank is a village in Slovakia, located on the left bank of the Váh at the foot of Považský Inovec in the immediate vicinity of Piešťany at an altitude of 177 m above sea level. The village is first mentioned under the name Banya (1292). Between 1973 and 1995, the village of Banka was merged with Piešťany.

Grass skiing has a long tradition in the AHOJ resort. The bank is said to be his cradle. And so in summer and winter there is a paradise for skiers. The river and the mountains are an ideal place to settle. That's what the ancestors of the Bank's inhabitants thought. They settled on the left bank of the Váh at the foot of Považský Inovec. The village was first mentioned in 1292. It was independent until 1973. Its natural conditions and location near Piešťany seemed to the then powerful to be suitable for a spa and incorporated it into the city. By a referendum on separation in May 1994, the citizens of the Bank decided to return to independence. They have had it since June 1, 1995. Today they enjoy the wealth themselves, which is given to them by natural conditions and the proximity of the spa. They are dedicated to tourism. Many houses are guesthouses and family hostels for guests and clients of the spa. Part of the village is a forest park Red Tower. Not far from it is a former lookout point - Bakchus Vila. He allegedly composed the Beethoven Sonata of the Moonlight here. If that's true, no wonder. The view of Piešťany and the Sĺňava water level are a perfect inspiration. The bank is a popular sports center, which gives residents another opportunity to work in the AHOJ ski resort, where they had their first anchor lift in 1979. Today it is a modern winter resort and in summer ideal for grass skiers. Scooters and cyclocross riders will descend the slopes. Motocross also has a tradition in the village.

In r. It was written by Jozef Moravčík in 1959. The Havran locality and paths along the educational Banana Trail are popular with tourists. A rarity is a stream with drinking water. It springs at the end of Picture Mountain. The most important cultural monuments are the early Gothic Roman Catholic Church of St. Martin from the 13th century, the Lourdes Cave with the Virgin Mary and the statue of St. Vendelín from 1885. A popular event among the citizens is the fire of sovereignty, which ignites every year over the village on the hill Ahoj.

Source: GoSlovakia

In the village live 2 147 inhabitants. Thanks to the proximity of the Piešťany spa, there is a relatively large number of accommodation capacities (approximately 1/7 of the total number). The village includes the forest park Červená veža or swimming pool Sĺňava. Nearby is the ski slope Ahoj with a nice view of the village and Piešťany, which is used in summer by scooters, cyclocross riders and skiers on the grass. It is said that the village of Banka is the cradle of grass skiing in Slovakia.

Near the village, a few minutes walk across the Red Tower, there is a former lookout point, Bakchus Villa. It is said that this is where Beethoven composed his Sonata of the Moonlight. From the villa there is a beautiful view of Piešťany and the Sĺňava reservoir. Other well-known localities in the village are Havran - hiking trails (located on the road from Banka to Radošina), Obrázoková hora - cottage area, at its end towards Havran there is a stream with drinking water and there are shelters and places for grilling. The Banana Nature Trail leads through the forest, alleys and hills.

monuments
The most important monument is the early Gothic Roman Catholic Church of St. Martin from the 13th century with a Renaissance adaptation from 1600, fortified at the beginning of the 17th century and in 1931 a new church with a tower was added on the south side of the old building. The church was recently renovated and given a new facade. Preserved Renaissance tombstones and a Renaissance portal from the 17th century are placed in the back of the church. In front of the church stands the Lourdes Cave with the Virgin Mary.
In the village there is also a statue of St. Vendelín, patron saint of farmers, shepherds and protector of domestic animals from 1885.


Additional information

Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By bus
Parking: Free parking nearby

Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Families with childrens, Elderly, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 19.7.2022
Source: Obec Banka

Opening hours

Weather

monday:
08:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 14:30
tuesday:
08:00 - 12:00
wednesday:
08:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
friday:
08:00 - 12:00
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Opening hours

Weather

monday:
08:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 14:30
tuesday:
08:00 - 12:00
wednesday:
08:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
friday:
08:00 - 12:00


Contact

Phone: +421 33 774 5177
Website: obecbanka.sk
Obec Banka
Obecný úrad Banka
Topoľčianska cesta 23
091 01  Banka
Region: Trnavský
District: Piešťany
Area: Stredné Považie
 49.21555, 21.606567

Obecný úrad Banka
Topoľčianska cesta 23
091 01  Banka

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