🇸🇰 Slovakia: Europe’s Underrated Hidden Gem - Full Travel Guide!

💎 "The Heart of Europe" 💎 Voted Lonely Planet’s #1 European Destination (2019), Slovakia packs medieval castles, spa towns, and alpine lakes into one budget-friendly package. Ready to explore? ✈️ Visa & Logistics Schengen visa covers Slovakia (pair with Czechia for a 2-in-1 trip!). From Bratislava Airport: Bus to downtown in 20min. 🏰 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Bratislava: Danube-side capital with cobbled alleys + UFO Bridge. 2️⃣ St. Elizabeth Cathedral (Košice): Gothic survivor of wars. 3️⃣ Michael’s Gate: Bratislava’s last standing white-spired gate. 4️⃣ Piešťany Spa: Healing thermal baths 💦 in a storybook town. 5️⃣ Trenčín Castle: Slovakia’s largest fortress with a Lover’s Well 💘. 🍽️ Must-Eat Foods Roast Pork 🐖 + sauerkraut Mixed Grill (pork + fish + lemon-tomato sauce) Beer-Braised Chicken 🍗 + plum sauce Craft Beer 🍺 (best with smoky meats!) #Slovakia #HiddenEurope #CastleLover #BudgetTravel #ThermalSpas