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In Bukovské vrchy, on the territory of the Poloniny National Park, on the route from Nová Sedlice to the top of Riabej skala, there is a place known as Lúka medového baby or Medová baba. It is a large meadow with a monumental statue of a woman - Honey Baby. The statue is 7 meters high and depicts Žofia Maťašovská, a simple modest woman, a beekeeper.

Honey baby meadow (Honey baby)

In Bukovské vrchy, on the territory of the Poloniny National Park, on the route from Nová Sedlice to the top of Riabej skala, there is a place known as Lúka medového baby or Medová baba. It is a large meadow with a monumental statue of a woman - Honey Baby. The statue is 7 meters high and depicts Žofia Maťašovská, a simple modest woman, a beekeeper.

Žofia moved to Nová Sedlice in 1928 and dedicated her life to beekeeping. It became famous for its quality mountain honey - its products were also taken from gingerbread factories in Pardubice or chocolate factories in Cologne, Germany. In this beautiful corner of Slovakia, she lovingly cared for up to 80 hives.

The honey baby statue was created by sculptor Marek Žitňan and was installed in 2002. There is also a log apiary on the meadow, so the wooden Žofia still oversees flowering meadows and hard-working bees. Even today you can enjoy the beautiful nature, views, peace and, of course, meadows full of flowers and herbs.

The location of Medová baby is accessible via a marked tourist trail from Nová Sedlice.

Additional information

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

Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Handicapped, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 31.3.2020

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Honey baby meadow (Honey baby)
067 68  Zboj
Region: Prešovský
District: Snina
Area: Horný Zemplín
 49.080196, 22.460025

067 68  Zboj

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