Bojnice

Bojnice (; ) is a historical town in western Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has a population of around 5,000.

Key facts

Slovak place.name: Bojnice
Slovak place.settlement_type: Municipality
Slovak place.image_skyline: Slovakia Bojnice (The photo is made of a glider "Duo Discus xlt") (8698340484).jpg
Slovak place.image_caption: Town of Bojnice and Bojnice Castle
Slovak place.image_flag: Bojnice-prievidza-flag.svg
Slovak place.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Bojnice.svg
Slovak place.subdivision_type1: Region
Slovak place.subdivision_type2: District
Slovak place.subdivision_name2: Prievidza District
Slovak place.pushpin_map: Slovakia Trenčín Region#Slovakia
Slovak place.pushpin_relief: 1
Slovak place.pushpin_map_caption

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Geography
History
Landmarks
Population
Ethnicity
Religion
Notable people
Twin towns — sister cities
See also
References
Genealogical resources
External links

Bojnice (; ) is a historical town in western Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has a population of around 5,000.

Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the largest zoo in Slovakia and the Bojnice castle, and generally for being one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia.