Photos of Primeval beech forests UNESCO Slovakia
Unfortunately, Slovakia is not very well-known for its beautiful nature but it definitely should be. Besides my family and friends, our nature is what I miss the most from home when I’m traveling.
My very favorite forest where I often go is in the volcanic Vihorlat mountains. The middle part of it is now a UNESCO Site.
It was on the 28th June 2007 in New Zealand when the Primeval beech forests of the Carpathians in Eastern Slovakia were proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are part of the Carpathian mountains and are on the UNESCO list together with beech forests of Germany and Ukraine.
I took these photos around the lake Morské oko (literally translated as the Sea Eye) situated in the Vihorlat mountains in Eastern Slovakia, not far from my home town. It is one of my very favorite places in my home country.
crazy sexy fun traveler
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I so hear you! I have lived in this green nature for 18 years and still can’t get enough when I’m back!
Abby
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Since I live in the dessert, I never tire of seeing super-green photos like these. Gorgeous!!
crazy sexy fun traveler
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Hopefully you will get the chance one day, it is worth the visit!
Weekend Haven
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Wow, amazing view! I wish I’ll have the luxury to visit it one day too.
crazy sexy fun traveler
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Thanks a lot Bob :) Loving Slovak nature!
Bob Crunch
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I agree with you, the nature in Slovakia is very beautiful. Great photos!
crazy sexy fun traveler
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I’m a huge fan of nature and forests, it’s one of the things I miss the most about my country when I travel.
Sam, you see, I was right, everyone know Slovak hockey players :D
and Bjorn, careful next time, don’t get lost! Unless you’ve got a good company ;)
Bjorn Karlman
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Great pics:) Another reason to visit Slovakia! Really looked like a story book. I just got lost for about 7 hours yesterday in the woods around Yosemite in Northern California… your pics make me feel better about nature:)
Nomadic Samuel
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This looks like a lovely place – there is something magical about a forest. Where I grew up my backyard lead down a path that lead to the woods. When I see photos like these it reminds me of my childhood. BTW, interesting that you mention Slovakian hockey players – Marian Hossa is on my favourite team the Chicago Blackhawks :P
crazy sexy fun traveler
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You’re forgiven :D I’ve been lazy, too, dislike! Glad you enjoyed my posts, hope you will those coming up as well :)
Travel Food Phil
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Yeah, sorry, been a little busy recently (and a little lazy). Loved all your Mexico stuff though, enjoyed reading it all!
crazy sexy fun traveler
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I so love going to the forest when I’m at home, it is giving me energy and calming me down :) Btw haven’t seen a comment from you Phil for ages!
Travel Food Phil
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These photos look so peaceful, would love to visit this forrest!