Location
Nitra – the town situated 70km east of Bratislava the capital city of Slovakia.
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History of the town
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As one of the oldest towns of Slovakia, Nitra was originally settled by Germanic tribes and in 5-6th century invaded by Slavonic tribes. In the 9th century a pagan Duke Pribina had built the first recorded church in this area. The church was dedicated to his wife and was consecrated in the year 829. Besides Pribina, the town is famous for its connection to other historical figures such as Duke Svätopluk, Constantinus and Methodius the apostles of Christian Church. In 1248 Nitra gained the privileges of an independent king’s town thanks to the decree issued by the king Bella IV. |
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Nitra Today
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Nowadays Nitra and its suburban areas have about 90.000 inhabitants and it is the district seat, the cultural, agricultural, industrial and the university centre. There are two universities - Slovak Agricultural University and The University of Constantinus the Philosopher. Furthermore, Nitra is a seat of Slovak Academy of Science, of the Archeological Institute, the Agricultural Museum and the Museum of Local History (Ponitrianske múzeum). In Agrokomplex site many agricultural exhibitions and fairs take place annually. Among the highlights of the town there definitely are Nitra castle – the Bishopric Residence, the Diocese library, the gallery, The Theatre of Andrej Bagar, Synagogue, Kalvaria Hill and the downtown pedestrian zone. For the purposes of accommodation or entertainment, the visitors can find numerous hotels and guest houses and obviously some hypermarkets and shopping centers. Nowadays Nitra and its suburban areas have about 90.000 inhabitants and it is the district seat, the cultural, agricultural, industrial and the university centre. There are two universities - Slovak Agricultural University and The University of Constantinus the Philosopher. Furthermore, Nitra is a seat of Slovak Academy of Science, of the Archeological Institute, the Agricultural Museum and the Museum of Local History (Ponitrianske múzeum). In Agrokomplex site many agricultural exhibitions and fairs take place annually. Among the highlights of the town there definitely are Nitra castle – the Bishopric Residence, the Diocese library, the gallery, The Theatre of Andrej Bagar, Synagogue, Kalvaria Hill and the downtown pedestrian zone. For the purposes of accommodation or entertainment, the visitors can find numerous hotels and guest houses and obviously some hypermarkets and shopping centers. |
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