Brhlovce - rock dwellings
The complex of rock dwellings carved into tuff , located a few kilometers east of Levice in the village BRHLOVCE , is unique in the whole territory of Slovakia.
The origin of unique rock dwellings in Slovakia is not clear. Some authors associate them with the possibility of hiding from the Turks in the 16th century, others link their origins to economic activity - extinct vineyards.
The rock dwellings, which can be found especially in Šurda Street , date from the 18th to the 20th century. Some are still used for housing , others are used as wine cellars or utility rooms.
The Folk Housing Exposition , located in a 1932 house and in the back of its courtyard in tuff-cut rooms, documents the distinctive way of living in the region. Interesting exhibits of this exhibition include stone tools tools, folk furniture, pottery, kitchen inventory . The exposition of folk housing is an extended exposition of the Tek Museum in Levice.
We are here
Address
Nitriansky kraj, okres Levice, Brhlovce
GPS
48.2160017881, 18.7402510643
Worth a visit in the area
We pay attention to only a few interesting places in the surrounding area, which you could visit.
Cycling routes
Pohronská cycle route, Levice - Horšianska dolina
Farm market
Farm markets in Bátovce and Kalná nad Hronom
Museum
Museum of Tekov in Levice, exposition of Pukanec history
Wine
Wine route of Tekov
Water
Summer thermal swimming pool Margita-Ilona, hot thermal swimming pools in Podhájska and fun rafting on Hron
Interesting facts
Vápnik lookout tower, Horšianska dolina, rock dwellings in Brhlovce, historical town Banská Štiavnica