Banka Lásky
Banka Lásky
4.5
09:30 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 19:00
Sunday
09:30 - 18:00
About
The only LOVE BANK in the world is a unique place where people from around the world store their symbolic keepsakes of love, friendship or another special moment of happiness. LOVE BANK - is inspired by the true love story between Marína and Sládkovič - is created from the verses of the World's longest love poem - consists of 100 000 Security Boxes You can find the only LOVE BANK in the world in the basement of the house that is a part of 500-year-old gold mine. It is the house where Marína Pischlová lived for the most of her life. This house is a building of national and cultural significance as well as being part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Daniela V
2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
If you can only see one thing while in Banská Štiavnica See this. I’ve been here three times already. It’s a great experience for couples families and friends alike.
Written 26 February 2022
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Thank you very much for your positive review and encouraging words. We are pleased to hear that every time you visit us, our Love Bank has something new or interesting to offer – looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Written 8 March 2022
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praadla
Slovakia2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Ideal for couples or families. Mix of history - real love story - and modern technologies.
I rate my experience here 11/10. This is a must see in Banska Stiavnica. Strongly recommend.
I rate my experience here 11/10. This is a must see in Banska Stiavnica. Strongly recommend.
Written 19 July 2021
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Woow, thank you soooo much for your review! We really appreciate that! :)
Written 4 August 2021
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Carol H
De Pere, WI1,035 contributions
Sept 2019
During a walking tour of Banska Stiavnica in late September 2019 with our group of 22, the local guide stopped in front of this structure. She called this "Marina's House," a place that celebrates, and houses, the world's longest love poem, written by Andrej Sladkovic.
She told us the following story: Andrej was from a poor family, and to earn money, he tutored Marina at her parents' house. Her parents were among the richest families in Banska Stiavnica (the Pischl Family). While teaching her, they fell in love.However, the gap between their property and origin was too much to be surmounted. Marina's family insisted she marry a rich man, while Sladkovic was studying in Bratislava, the marriage taking place in 1845. At some point, Andrej wrote his 2,920-line poem, "Marina," that was eventually published in 1846. Both our local guide, and our Tour Leader told us that this poem is studied and memorized in Slovak schools!!
Also of interest is the fact that the house is part of a 500-year-old gold mine, and is the house where Marina lived for most of her life. This house also contains a Lover's Vault with 100,000 tiny drawers for lovers to place their words.
She told us the following story: Andrej was from a poor family, and to earn money, he tutored Marina at her parents' house. Her parents were among the richest families in Banska Stiavnica (the Pischl Family). While teaching her, they fell in love.However, the gap between their property and origin was too much to be surmounted. Marina's family insisted she marry a rich man, while Sladkovic was studying in Bratislava, the marriage taking place in 1845. At some point, Andrej wrote his 2,920-line poem, "Marina," that was eventually published in 1846. Both our local guide, and our Tour Leader told us that this poem is studied and memorized in Slovak schools!!
Also of interest is the fact that the house is part of a 500-year-old gold mine, and is the house where Marina lived for most of her life. This house also contains a Lover's Vault with 100,000 tiny drawers for lovers to place their words.
Written 19 October 2019
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Thank you very much for writing us your review :)
Written 23 October 2019
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Coro foxy
14 contributions
Jul 2019
What is love?.. everybody of us asked this question at least once, and we can find different answers. Here, in Bank of Love, you will be witness of love of one young couple, thanks which was created the longest love poem in the world. It was amazing experience! ❤️
Written 4 August 2019
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Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! We really appreciate it!
Written 5 August 2019
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Peto
4 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I visited Love Bank for the first time about a year ago. I strongly recommend. Very engaging in many aspects. Not just for the love birds. If you are looking for a wonderful history of the biggest love poem set in the miraculous world of beautiful interactive projections and old-Slovak architecture, this is the right place for you. Suitable for everyone.
Written 31 July 2019
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Dear Peto! Thanks a lot for your review. We really appreciate it :)
Written 2 August 2019
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Oto P
10 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Extremely well prepared exhibition, which guides you through the story of the world longest love poem and the real life love story that inspired it.
Written 22 July 2019
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Dear Oto! Thank you very much for your words.
We are very happy that you enjoyed our exhibition!
Written 24 July 2019
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Nataša M
9 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We enjoyed the visit to the house of Marina and the beautifull story of the world’s longest love poem written by Andrej Sladkovic. Excellent guides, interesting and innovative presentation. Great idea to book a space for a personal love story. Definitely worth to visit while enjoying the historical city of Banska Stiavnica.
Written 30 June 2019
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Dear Nataša! Thank you very much for writing us such an amazing review. We really appreciate your words.
Written 24 July 2019
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Kate
Dublin, Ireland55 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I visited this place with my parents and the tour was amazing. Its a fantastic attraction for couples, singles and families. Forget the fictional world wide know love story of Romeo and Juliet, this is a real life love story of a Slovak writer and his unfulfilled love to a local girl Marina, which resulted in the longest love poem in the world. The Love Bank is an amazingly romantic idea of securing a symbol of your love for ever.
Well done to the founders and I cant recommend this place enough.
Well done to the founders and I cant recommend this place enough.
Written 11 June 2019
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Dear Kathy!
We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your visit at Love Bank.
Thank you very much for your beautiful review, we really appreciate it.
Written 13 June 2019
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121zuzana
Merstham, UK61 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Visited this place with my family ( children 5 & 10) it was a wonderful love story and interesting museum and it kept their interest for the whole time.
Translation to English was ok.
Translation to English was ok.
Written 18 April 2019
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Dear Zuzana,
thanks a lot for your review.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit at LOVE BANK.
Written 27 May 2019
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Peter_a_Lucia
8 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
It was really a one-of-a-kind museum but still could be better for the price paid (12€ per person, student discount only for children up to 17 years old). However, it was really interactive and we all felt engaged. The most interesting were definitely talking pictures on the walls. Souvenir shop is good and not that expensive. Maybe we would add some typical old clothing for the staff or for the visitors to try out to feel the atmosphere even more. But definitely worth a visit!
Written 13 August 2018
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Dear Peter and Lucia,
thanks a lot for your review. We really appreciate it.
Written 27 May 2019
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