Nitra is a city located in the western part of Slovakia on the Nitra river of the same name. This is one of the largest Slovak cities. There are many theaters, various museums, theater and music exhibitions. Nitra is the cradle of Christianity in Slovakia. It was here that the first Christian temple was built.
How to get to Nitra
By car from Bratislava on the E571 ( travel time is about 1 hour)
By bus from Bratislava main station (about 1, 5 hours)
Getting there by train is quite inconvenient, as the route makes a large number of transfers (about 3 hours).
Bus and Nitra railway station is 10 minutes walk from the street. Stanichna. To get to the center of Nitra, you need to go north to the street. Stefanikova, and then go to pl. Svyatopulkovo.
Climate
Clear + 10 ° C in the afternoon + 1 ° With night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 11 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 7 ° C in the afternoon + 3 ° C at night ° C water |
| Weather forecast in Nitra for 10 days | ||
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Nitra
The city is divided into two parts - Upper and Lower Grad.
Upper Center pleased - Nitra Castle. He is the center of the spiritual life of the country. At the top of this part of the city is the Nitra gallery, where the works of contemporary artists of Slovakia are presented. Here is the former residence of the head of the regional administration - the Zhupan Palace. Nearby, in the old quarter through the arch, there is a historical reserve. The reserve complex includes: the Franciscan church, the buildings of the Great and Small Seminary. And in the center of the square there is a monument to Pribine, the first prince of Nitra.
The Cathedral of the XIV century is also interesting in its architecture. It unites several buildings: the Upper and Lower Church, as well as the Church of St. Emeram and is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Slovakia.
A distinctive feature of the Lower City is the presence of churches of various denominations: the Mauritanian-style synagogue, the Kamaldoli Monastery, Stefan. The historical center of Nizhny Grad is Svyatopulkovo Square. Here is located the Palace of Justice - a monument of secular architecture of the city, as well as the Nitra Museum
Nitra is one of the largest scientific complexes in Slovakia and includes the University of Agriculture, the University of Constantine Philosopher, the school, the library.
Near Nitra a few curious places. One of them is Mount Zobor, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. On the hill there is the ancient church of St. Michael. To the south of Nitra, Komarno is located. Interesting in its unusual development in the city center. Another place - a palace in the village of Topolchanka, is one of the most beautiful palaces in Slovakia.
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Events
Nitra is an important agricultural region of Slovakia, it is quite a popular center for business tourists. It is here that the central agricultural exhibition "Agrocomplex" is held annually
Also, from year to year the festival "Summer in Nitra" is held. The program of the event includes a lot of concerts, exhibitions, various shows. Photo of Nitra (1)