Turóc County

Obchodná akadémia Martin (English: Business Academy Martin) or (OAMT) is a co-educational public secondary school in Martin, Slovakia, founded in 1885 as the Turiec Saint Martin Hungarian Royall Secondary school OAMT offers business-oriented courses to prepare students for careers in finance, economics, law and marketing. The school also combines its business curriculum with an extensive academic program that gears towards preparation for university. Since 1988 the school headquarters the OAMT Language Center which provides language courses and language certificates in English, German, Spanish, Russian, French and Italian According to the latest National examination ranking, the school belongs to one of the top Business oriented high schools in Slovakia. In the years 2010-2011 the school undertook a reconstruction of its main building financed by the European Regional Development Fund.

Martin (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈmartin] Hungarian: Turócszentmárton, German: Turz-Sankt Martin, Latin: Sanctus Martinus / Martinopolis) is a city in northern Slovakia, situated on the Turiec river, between the Malá Fatra and Veľká Fatra mountains, near the city of Žilina. The population numbers approximately 54,000, which makes it the ninth-largest city in Slovakia. It is the center of the Turiec region and the District of Martin.

Turiec is a region in central Slovakia, one of the 21 official tourism regions. The region is not an administrative division today, but between the late 11th century and 1920 it was the Turóc County in the Kingdom of Hungary.

Martin District (okres Martin) is a district in the Žilina Region of central Slovakia. Its main cultural, economic and administrative seat is the city of Martin. Martin District is one of the most important cultural centers in Slovakia. The city of Martin is the location and seat of the largest Slovak library, the Slovak National Museum, the cultural organisation Matica Slovenská and the Slovak Red Cross. In the district are 16 sport clubs, including ice hockey, football and handball, which all have their separate sport halls. Martin District economy is based foremost on the engineering industry, but also on the wood processing, construction, paper and cellulose industries.

Zimný štadion Martin Zimný štadion Martin, located in Martin, Slovakia, is a renowned indoor arena primarily used for ice hockey by the local club HK Martin. With a seating capacity of 4,200 people, this arena has been a hub for sports and cultural events in the region since its construction in 1977. History The history of the Martin Ice Stadium dates back to its inauguration in 1977. Over the years, it has become a significant sporting and cultural landmark in Martin. While the stadium has retained its classic charm, there have been periodic renovations and improvements to enhance the overall experience for spectators and athletes. Facilities The stadium boasts state-of-the-art facilities that cater to the needs of both players and fans. It features a top-tier ice rink, modern seating arrangements, spacious locker rooms, and various amenities that contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of visitors. Notable Events Zimný štadion Martin has hosted a variety of notable events over the years, showcasing its versatility as a venue. One of the most memorable events took place in 2004 when Martin had the honor of hosting the 3rd WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP STREET & BALL HOCKEY. This international championship saw teams from across the globe competing on the hallowed ice of the Martin Ice Stadium. Additionally, in the same year, the stadium was the stage for the 2004 ISBHF U20 Junior World Championships, providing a platform for young ball hockey talents to shine on the international stage. HK Martin The local ice hockey club, HK Martin, calls the Martin Ice Stadium its home. The club has a rich history and is deeply ingrained in the community's sporting culture. Over the years, HK Martin has achieved numerous milestones, and its matches at Zimný štadion Martin draw passionate fans, creating an electric atmosphere within the arena. Recent Developments While the stadium maintains its traditional charm, there have been recent developments aimed at improving the overall experience for fans and athletes. These enhancements reflect the commitment of the local authorities and stakeholders to keep the stadium up to date and competitive on the international stage. See Also Martin, Slovakia: Explore more about the city of Martin. List of Ice Hockey Arenas in Slovakia: Discover other ice hockey venues in Slovakia. Notable HK Martin Players: Learn about the legendary players associated with HK Martin.

The Jessenius Faculty of Medicine or Jessenius School of Medicine (Slovak: Jesseniova lekárska fakulta) is a co-educational medical school in Martin, Slovakia. It is the academic medical teaching and research arm of Comenius University. It is one of the thirteen faculties of the university, and is the only one of the faculties of the university that is not located in Bratislava. Jessenius has consistently been Slovakia's number one medical school according to the Slovak University Ranking and Rating Association and is ranked as one of the top medical schools in Central Europe. Its major teaching hospital, the Martin University Hospital, has constantly been ranked among the best hospitals in Slovakia; as of 2011, it is ranked second. Along with its Slovak-taught programs, the school also offers a 6-year English-language program in medicine leading to the title Doctor of Medicine (M.D., international title), PhD programs in medicine and odontology and several master’s degree programs in nursing and public health.Since 2001, the school has published the scholarly journal Acta Medica Martiniana (AMM) as a successor to Folia Medica Martiniana, which was published intermittently from 1971 to 1996. AMM is published periodically with three issues per year in English and publishes original research papers, as well as review articles in both medical and biomedical sciences as well as nursing.Jessenius also headquarters three National Centers of Excellence, funded through the Science and Research program of the EU, which are cutting-edge institutions for perinatology and pulmonology research (both basic science and clinical) and emphasizes medical innovation, novel methods, discoveries, and intovations. The current dean of the medical school is Andrea Čalkovská, a professor of physiology, who succeeded gynecologist Ján Danko in 2018.

EduKey (BellAmos) School is a private, co-educational day school for grades K-9 located in Martin, Slovakia. EduKey (BellAmos) is a member of the Slovak National Association of Independent Schools, educating students from all across the Žilina area from nursery school to the ninth grade. It also hosts international students coming from various parts of the world (Great Britain, South Africa, Germany etc.) It is Slovak's oldest independent school. In 2011 the Ministry of Education of Slovakia ranked BellAmos among the top 5% of all elementary schools in Slovakia according to the National examination MONITOR.

Mansion is a building situated in Záturčie, Slovakia.

The large open-air Museum of the Slovak Village (in Slovak: Múzeum slovenskej dediny) is situated on the outskirts of the northern city of Martin in Slovakia.

Košúty (Hungarian: Kossuth) is a borough of Martin, Slovakia. Košúty was initially a separate village, it has been merged in 1919 with a neighboring village Priekopa and it became a borough of Martin in 1949. The first written mention of Košúty was in 1397 as a village named Cosuthfalua, when belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. The name is derived from a personal name of Slavic origin Košút (the Hungarian transcription Kossuth, see also etymology). This is supported also by another record stating that the village was owned by Andrew, son of Kosuth and by its later name Udwarch a. n. Kosswthfalwa – "Court or Košut's village" (1489).A history of the village is closely tied to the House of Kossuth.

Martin Airfield (ICAO: LZMA) is a recreational aerodrome in Martin, Slovakia. It features a grass runway of 800 metres length, several club buildings, and hangars.

The Turiec Basin (Slovak: Turčianska kotlina; Hungarian: Túróci-medence; German: Turzbecken; Latin: Pelvis Thuroczae) is located in the northern part of central Slovakia, within the Fatra-Tatra Area of the Inner Western Carpathians. The basin is delimited by the mountain ranges of Veľká Fatra to the east, Malá Fatra to the west and north, as well as Žiar and Kremnica Mountains to the south. The Turiec River flows through the entire basin and inflows into Váh near Vrútky. The largest towns are Martin, Vrútky (both part of the Martin District) and Turčianske Teplice (part of the Turčianske Teplice District).