In the High Tatras, there are peaks, nature, and a unique cultural stop—the Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography. Located directly in Starý Smokovec, in the historic Villa Alica, it offers a fascinating look at how the Tatras became a film and photographic phenomenon more than a hundred years ago.
The museum maps the development of Tatra cinematography from its very beginnings—screenings in spa houses and hotels—to the first documentaries and feature films shot in this region. It has period cameras, projectors, films, posters, unique archival photographs, and stories of the people who contributed to immortalizing the Tatras on the silver screen.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly hosts thematic exhibitions, screenings, discussions, and creative workshops – ideal for families and visual art enthusiasts alike.
Interesting facts:
The first screenings in the Tatras took place as early as 1897.
In the exhibition, you will see original technical equipment and historical photographs.
The Villa Alica building itself is an architectural gem.
The museum collaborates with the Slovak Film Institute's Film Archive and other institutions.
What is the distance from Beňovský Apartments?
Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography - Google Maps: 15 km / 13 min
