Zvolen
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Zvolen (German: Altsohl, Hungarian Zólyom) is a town in central Slovakia, close to Banská Bystrica, at the Hron river. Seat of district (okres). The town has a historic center with an old castle.
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Zvolen has a large wood factory situated near a heating company that provides much of the towns heat. The town features a cinema, a few internet cafes, and many hotels in the center that serve wonderful local food and numerous bars, restaurants and clubs. The town square was modernised in 2002 and it is a good place to take an evening stroll; In winter an ice rink is constructed in the center and festive celebrations run throughout december.
See also: Slovakia, History of Slovakia, Zvolen county
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