Spi ská Nová Ves is a town in the Ko ice Region of Slovakia. The town is located southeast of the High Tatras in the Spi region, and lies on both banks of the Hornád River. It is the biggest town of the Spi ská Nová Ves District (okres). As of 2006 the population was 38,357. Tourist attractions nearby include the mediaeval town of Levo a, Spi Castle and the Slovak Paradise National Park. A biennial music festival, Divertimento musicale, is held here, attracting amateur music ensembles from all over Slovakia.