Martin the guide to the city and its surroundings

The territory of Turiec lies in Turčianska kotlina (The Valley of Turiec) surrounded by the mountain ranges of Malá and Veľká Fatra in the west and east, Kremnické vrchy (The Hills of Kremnica ) in the south and Žiar Mts. in the south- west. The border, which separates the region from other territories, runs along the peaks of the ranges. The axis of the valley is The River of Turiec.

The Valley of Turiec belongs to one of the high- situated valleys in Slovakia. Altitude above the sea level moves between 500 to 700 metres in the south up to 400 metres in the north.

The City of Martin belongs under Žilina municipality county and it is the 8. largest city in Slovakia.