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Places of interest #4 in Banská Štiavnica

LOVE BANK

4.7 · 1,668 reviews
Romantic, intimate, and technologically immersive.
LOVE BANK, Radničné námestie 109, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
Interesting facts
1

The vault holds 100,000 'love compartments' corresponding to every letter and character of the poem 'Marina'.

2

The poem 'Marina' by Andrej Sládkovič is officially recognized by the World Record Academy as the longest love poem in the world.

3

The Love Bank is housed in the actual house where Marina Pischlová lived during the 19th century.

4

The attraction was created by developers who used laser technology to scan the original manuscript of the poem to assist in its preservation.

5

Every individual love compartment in the bank is dedicated to a specific part of the poem's text.

Overview

Love Bank (Banka Lásky) is the world's first archive of love, located in the former home of Marina Pischlová, the muse of Slovak poet Andrej Sládkovič. The site houses the longest love poem in the world, 'Marina', inscribed into the archive's structure. Visitors can deposit their own tokens or messages of love into one of the 100,000 tiny 'love drawers' within the vault. The attraction utilizes interactive technology to narrate the history of the 1846 poem and its significance in Slovak romantic literature. It is situated within a historic town house that has been reconstructed to preserve its original architectural features. The archive functions as both a museum and a modern emotional depository. The experience involves guided exploration through the underground bank vault.

Photo spot

Inside the golden-lit, wall-to-wall vault filled with thousands of glowing love drawers.

Insider tips

Book your entry slot online in advance to ensure availability during peak tourist weekends.

Allow extra time if you wish to write and deposit your own message, as the process is personalized.

Visit the gift shop to purchase a specialized 'love capsule' for your deposit.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to walk in without a reservation during high season or holidays, as tours are strictly capacity-controlled.

Good to know

Open daily year-round, except for specific national holidays; check for temporary closures during winter maintenance periods.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds and fully appreciate the interactive displays.
Address
LOVE BANK, Radničné námestie 109, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
48.459, 18.893
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Details
Key exhibitsThe original manuscript of the poem Marina and the 100,000-drawer love vault.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-1.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid large crowds and fully appreciate the interactive displays..

Inside the golden-lit, wall-to-wall vault filled with thousands of glowing love drawers.

Close by you'll find Slovak Mining Museum - Mining Museum in Nature, The Old Castle in Banská Štiavnica, Adit Glanzenberg.