Východná is a distinctive Liptov municipality known mainly for its folklore traditions. The municipality features a unique area with an amphitheatre, where the oldest folk-art festival in Slovakia – the Východná Folklore Festival – known all over the world, is celebrated every year. The dominant feature of this area is the 28 m high “Májka” observation tower, from which visitors can enjoy views of the entire area, the municipality of Východná, but above all a beautiful panorama of the High, Western and Low Tatras. There is also an exhibition of wooden folk sculptures in the area. You can get to the observation tower directly from the parking lot within the area.
Tour of the Májka observation tower and amphitheatre
If you would like a guided tour of the amphitheatre, call: – a native of Východná, he will reveal not only facts but also points of interest and events related to the history of the amphitheatre.
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