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Svätý Anton

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About Svätý Anton

Svätý Anton is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Banská Štiavnica, 48km from Bojnice Castle.

Svätý Anton is a town located in Slovakia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Svätý Anton sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Svätý Anton to your route.

About Svätý Anton

Svätý Anton (lit. 'St. Anthony'; Hungarian: Szentantal) is a village in Banská Štiavnica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. It is situated near the historic town of Banská Štiavnica. During the period of Communist Czechoslovakia, the village had to use the name Antol as a part of

Read more anti-religious campaigns. The first mention of Svätý Anton in written sources dates to 1266, when the village was owned by the Hont-Pázmány family of the Čabraď Castle. The last private owner was Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.

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Where is Svätý Anton located?

Svätý Anton is located in Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4192 latitude, 18.9401 longitude.

What is the population of Svätý Anton?

Svätý Anton has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Timezone
Coordinates
48.4192, 18.9401

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Svätý Anton

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

A UNESCO-listed historic mining town with Renaissance palaces, open-air mining museums, and scenic artificial lakes called tajchy.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Špania Dolina

A steep copper-mining village at 728 m above Banská Bystrica, mined since the Bronze Age, its miners' houses stacked around a square with a 162-step covered wooden staircase climbing to the 13th-century church.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Bojnice Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic chateau of fairytale spires above a spa town, Slovakia's most-visited castle.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Donovaly Pass

A 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Svätý Anton

  • 55 kmDonovaly PassA 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Svätý Anton.

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