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Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, located on the river Nitra and at the foot of the mountain Zobor. The city was already present from the 8th century, and it is considered Slovakia’s oldest city. Over time, the city and the area have been the scene of many acts of war and destruction. Nitra also became home to a castle and a bishop’s seat that left a mark on history. Most recently, Nitra burned down in 1708, and therefore the city was rebuilt in the dominating Baroque architecture of the century.
Nitra’s modern center is located in the so-called lower town around the round square Svätoplukovo námestie, from which the narrow street Štefánikova trieda starts. On Svätoplukovo námestie, you can see Nitra’s old town hall, mestský dom, which was built in 1882 and is now a museum. Opposite the old town hall is the city’s modern theater building, which replaced the former theater from the 1880s after destruction during the Second World War.
The old part of Nitra is the upper town, located north of the modern center. Here you will find Nitra’s castle and the square Pribinovo námestie, where you can see several mansions from the 18th and 19th centuries. Nitra’s castle is the city’s biggest attraction. It got its current appearance in the 17th century, and in the interesting building complex you can, among other things, see fortifications, the bishop’s residence and the beautiful St. Emmeram Cathedral, which is a church constructed through several centuries and in various architectural styles.
When in Nitra, the horizon to the north is dominated by the mountain Zobor. The mountain is 588 meters high, and its top is approximately 450 meters above the city. There are several hiking trails on Zobor, where there are several beautiful rock formations on the way to the top. Naturally, there is a magnificent view from the mountain, where you can see all of Nitra, the course of the river and the entire surrounding landscape.
Trnava is a town located on the river Trnávka in western Slovakia. The town developed as a market town because the site was located on two major crossing trade routes, and in 1238 Trnava obtained city status as the first town in present-day Slovakia. In 1541 the city became the seat of an archbishop, which naturally increased its importance, and Trnava University opened in 1635. However, both the archbishop and the university moved to Budapest and Esztergom at the beginning of the 19th century, and this slowed down the development in Trnava, which later experienced a great boom of industrialization.
Today you can enjoy a cozy and well-preserved old town in Trnava. The district is defined by the old city walls, which for a large part still stand along the city streets. Behind the walls you will find the square Trojičné námestie as the center of Trnava. Here you can see the tower Mestská veža, which was built as a fire tower and as a lookout tower as part of the defense against possible attacks from the Muslim Ottomans. On the square stands the Trinity Column as well, erected in baroque style in 1695.
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and one of Central Europe’s magnificent and at the same time very interesting cultural cities, and you can clearly sense a certain resemblance to other capitals and metropolitan cities of the historic Habsburg Empire, of which Bratislava was a central part for many years.
Beautiful squares and an old town with many atmospheric streets invite you to take wonderful walks between countless buildings from, for example, the Baroque era, and at the same time it is a good idea to enjoy the elegant and quite diverse architecture that characterizes the cityscape.
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Overview of Nitra
Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, located on the river Nitra and at the foot of the mountain Zobor. The city was already present from the 8th century, and it is considered Slovakia’s oldest city. Over time, the city and the area have been the scene of many acts of war and destruction. Nitra also became home to a castle and a bishop’s seat that left a mark on history. Most recently, Nitra burned down in 1708, and therefore the city was rebuilt in the dominating Baroque architecture of the century.
Nitra’s modern center is located in the so-called lower town around the round square Svätoplukovo námestie, from which the narrow street Štefánikova trieda starts. On Svätoplukovo námestie, you can see Nitra’s old town hall, mestský dom, which was built in 1882 and is now a museum. Opposite the old town hall is the city’s modern theater building, which replaced the former theater from the 1880s after destruction during the Second World War.
The old part of Nitra is the upper town, located north of the modern center. Here you will find Nitra’s castle and the square Pribinovo námestie, where you can see several mansions from the 18th and 19th centuries. Nitra’s castle is the city’s biggest attraction. It got its current appearance in the 17th century, and in the interesting building complex you can, among other things, see fortifications, the bishop’s residence and the beautiful St. Emmeram Cathedral, which is a church constructed through several centuries and in various architectural styles.
About the Nitra travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Nitra travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Slovakian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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Slovakia Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/slovakia
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