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Did you know that the village of Kravany nad Dunajom bears the nickname "village of manors"? You can take a bird's-eye view of them if you plan a trip to the local tourist lookout tower.

This village, small in terms of population, is located in the Komárno district. During your visit, you will be intrigued by an unusual lookout tower made of wood and steel. The tourist lookout tower has a circular shape and rises to a height of 17 meters. From it, you can not only see the aforementioned manors, but also enjoy views of breathtaking nature. Right next to the lookout tower, a new recreational park was built in 2013, where you can shelter from the burning sun even on hot days. This park is mainly used by cyclists who want to rest on a bench for a moment and recharge their energy.

The lookout tower is interesting because it is situated at an altitude of 108 meters above sea level, making it one of the lowest-located lookout towers in the Slovak Republic. After climbing 90 steps, you will reach the top viewing platform, which offers a view of the calm waters of the Dunaj river and a wonderful panorama of the surrounding landscape. It is not only romantic couples who come here to enjoy unique sunsets and sunrises. From the lookout tower, you can see the majestic Pilišské vrchy or Vyšehradské vrchy hills. You can also direct your gaze to one of the neighboring villages. Interestingly, the railing of the tourist lookout tower features marked directions to 30 world capitals. On each steel bar, you can check the direction of a city as well as its straight-line distance from the lookout tower.

Right next to the lookout tower runs the EuroVelo cycling route, which is among the longest and most beautiful cycling circuits in Europe. The park area is mainly visited by mothers with children, who have a playground with various climbing frames and swings at their disposal. If the lookout tower and its surroundings have caught your interest, park your car in the nearby parking lot and enjoy a wonderful time here.

Discover the Podunajský región region to the fullest. In addition to a walk, you can also treat yourself to a refreshing bath at the Letné termálne kúpalisko Patince thermal pool. The water in its pools has beneficial effects on the body. Various types of saunas or massages are offered by the Wellness a termálne kúpalisko Patince. You can also take a ride with your children on the town tourist train in Štúrovo. As a family, you might even plan a tour of the remains of the Kelemantia Roman fort.

Does it seem impossible to visit all the attractions in a short time like a single day? Visit for a longer period and enjoy more than just the beautiful views. You might find accommodation near the Rozhľadňa Kravany nad Dunajom lookout tower. The selection of accommodations where you will be welcomed with a smile includes popular choices like Kravany nad Dunajom cottages, or as a couple, you can comfortably book a room in a guesthouse. We will gladly help you choose from the available options.

The Romanesque rotunda with a circular floor plan and an internal apse stands on the site of a now-vanished Premonstratensian monastery complex in the village of Bíňa, in southern Slovakia. It is assumed that this sanctuary was built around 1200 and served as a baptistery, that is, a place for the baptism of adults. Its interior is decorated with magnificent frescoes from the 13th and 14th centuries. The unique architectural solution of the rotunda has no parallel in Slovakia. The inner walls are divided by twelve niches with semicircular endings, symbolizing the twelve messengers of God.

The cylindrical brick structure has an inner diameter of 720 cm, and its walls reach a thickness of up to one meter. The dome-shaped roof is topped with the apostolic double cross of Saint Stephen. The foundations of the rotunda are built from unusually carved quarry stones joined by lime mortar and clay containing brick fragments. Documents from 1683 mention that the sanctuary was severely damaged and fell into disrepair for more than 70 years. Its restoration began only in 1755, when it was modified into the Baroque style. Therefore, the dating of this unusual house of worship was debated for a long time. Its true Romanesque origin was discovered only by chance. Following the bombardment during World War II in 1945, the Baroque plaster fell off, revealing the original medieval masonry.

Shortly after the war, in 1954, the renovation of the original Romanesque elements began, along with a comprehensive heritage restoration. Romanesque windows were exposed, while the newer Baroque ones were bricked up. After removing the Baroque coating, Romanesque paintings of exceptionally high artistic and technical quality were revealed. These are preserved fragments of a fresco depicting a group of twelve apostles. The figures, approximately one meter tall, are rendered in delicate shades of pale ochre, gold ochre, grayish-green, light blue, and pink. The faces of God's heralds are noble, radiating deep spirituality. The restoration also uncovered part of a votive painting depicting an adoring knight, a crusader. Among the Romanesque architectural elements, the portal on the southeastern side, a circular window in the western part, and three slit windows facing east have been preserved in their original state.

The exterior plaster also underwent reconstruction, using the same smoothing technique applied during its original construction in the 12th century. To smooth the plaster, a metal tool heated in fire was used, which scorched the plaster with the hot metal. In 2006, archaeological research uncovered part of a Romanesque sculpture representing part of a lion's head, which presumably stood in front of the portal leading to the monastery church. Directly beneath the foundations, graves dating back to the Great Moravian era were discovered.

The complex includes the now non-existent Kaplnka sv. Kataríny and the twin-tower Gothic Kostol nanebovzatia Panny Márie. After exploring this unusual sacral structure, head straight to the pools of Termálne kúpalisko Vadaš and treat yourself to true summer refreshment. If you are already looking forward to your summer vacation, do not wait and book your accommodation near Rotunda dvanástich apoštolov today. The accommodation Bíňa page offers a variety of spacious cottages that can accommodate the whole family. And if you enjoyed the water park in Štúrovo, do not hesitate to search for private accommodations or apartments right in its immediate vicinity.