# Bardejov Town Hall Square

> Bardejov in eastern Slovakia was first mentioned in the 1240s and received royal town rights in 1376. In the Middle Ages the town had more than 50 guilds.

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A well-preserved medieval market square with a Renaissance town hall at its centre and the Gothic Basilica of St Giles at one end. The old fortifications are partly preserved, so walk the walls after the square.

Bardejov in eastern Slovakia was first mentioned in the 1240s and received royal town rights in 1376. In the Middle Ages the town had more than 50 guilds. Since 2000 the historic centre, together with the Jewish suburb, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The square is dominated by the Town Hall (built from 1505), which combines Gothic and Renaissance forms; on its edge stands the Basilica of St Giles, first mentioned in 1247.

The 14th- and 15th-century fortifications are among the best-preserved medieval defences in Slovakia. After the square, walk a little way along the walls. Allow two to three hours. About 2.5 km to the north lies the spa of Bardejovské Kúpele with an open-air museum of folk architecture. The square is best explored on foot.

- **Nearest town:** Bardejov, Slovakia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 49.2928, 21.2750

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Bardejov – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardejov)

## Nearby

- [Spiš Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/spis-castle/) – 49 km
- [Levoča Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/levoca-old-town/) – 58 km
- [Červený Kláštor](https://camping-spirit.com/places/cerveny-klastor/) – 63 km
- [Košice Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/kosice-old-town/) – 64 km

## FAQs

### Where is Bardejov Town Hall Square?

Bardejov Town Hall Square is in Bardejov, Slovakia, at GPS 49.2928, 21.2750. It is about 58 km from Levoča.

### Can you camp near Bardejov Town Hall Square?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dom pod Ostrym Wierchem, about 19 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Bardejov Town Hall Square?

Places worth a stop nearby: Spiš Castle (49 km), Levoča Old Town (58 km), Červený Kláštor (63 km) and Košice Old Town (64 km).

### When is the best time to visit Bardejov Town Hall Square?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)