Banská Bystrica (Hungarian: Besztercebánya, German: Neusohl) is a town in central Slovakia at the Hron river and at the Lower Tatra mountains. Seat of a region (kraj ) or Higher Territorial Unit (VÚC) and of a district (okres).
In the past, Banská Bystrica was an important mining town. In the 20th century it was the center of central Slovakia. The town has a historic center.
Nearby Low Tatra mountain range provides good opportunities for winter sports.
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