Travertine belongs to the larger family of stone called limestone also known as Calcium Carbonate- CaCo3 .It is formed by minerals dissolving in ground water and then being deposited on the earth’s surface by springs, rivers and geysers. This process is also influenced by the temperature, the amount of Co2, ground surface, the organisms found in water as well as the geologic profile of the country.
Travertine comes in many colours which is the result of iron components or other organic impurities.

Travertine and travertine’s cascades in Bešeňová are located in a quarry within the distance of about 400 ms north of the municipality . The cascades with their constant flow of mineral water brings about a wonderful shine on the surface of the stone cascades, plates and stone loaves.

Travertine in the quarry resulted from rainwater containing 4,8 grams of dissolved minerals and 2,5 grams of Co2 in one litre of water . Mineral water is composed not only of CaCo3 but also of the ions of magnesium, sulphur and iron in the neighbouring springs and that is the reason why travertine in Bešeňová is of various beautiful colours.

Because of their beauties polished gold and yellow travertine’s boards decorate the building of Komenský University in Bratislava and Palace of the Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

At the edge of the quarry there is situated a well known “chapel” where you can admire the breathtaking gold Bešeňová travertine.

Although the Bešeňová travertine is not as big and world -famous as Pamukkale in Turkey nor does it reach the size of Hungarian spring formations. Nevertheless it represents an unusual attraction for tourists. By its variety Bešeňová travertine belongs to the most interesting rock formation in Europe.