Martin, as the birthplace
of the Matica Slovenska, is famous for its culture.
It boasts a number of fine museums,
such as the Martin Benka museum, the Slovak National museum
and of course the Matica Slovenska. It also has a very interesting
outdoor museum (or Skanzen).
The main square is undergoing a major face lift at
the present time. Although, it currently resembles a
building site, it should be worthy of this culture-rich
town when it is finished.