Above the village Jelenec in the Tribeč Mts. in west of Slovakia, at the height of 514 m there are ruins of the originally Gothic Gýmeš Castle, built in the second half of the 13th century on the site of an older fort.
The castle was the centre of the estate Jelenec or Gýmeš owned by the noble Forgách family in the past. Although Turks conquered and damaged it, it was renewed and inhabited until 1865. It fell in decay afterwards. Only some of castle walls survived. The legend has that in past, the guests were welcomed with a “spade dance”. It consisted of four strikes by spade and an inscription in the book of guests.
Access: on foot from the recreation centre Jelenec-Remitáž following the red and yellow hiking marks (it takes about an hour), access is also possible from Kostoľany pod Tribečom following the red hiking marks.
There is only one place in Slovakia, hidden in beautiful oak forests surrounding the community of Topoľčianky, where one can see Europe´s largest mammal, the European bison, "a close relative" of more known, the North American buffalo.
Château Topoľčianky is a wine manufacturer established in 1933 in the central part of the Danube plain in the south of the Slovak Republic.
Národný žrebčín Topolčianky patrí medzi svetovo najvýznamnejšie žrebčíny a možno ho právom zaradiť za kultúrne dedičstvo národa. Zameriavajú sa na chov 5. plemien koní, Slovenský teplokrvník, Hucul, Arab, Lipican a Nonius. Nachádza sa tu výcvikové centrum, hipologické múzeum a sú zaujímavý aj svojimi budovami, ktoré patria medzi hodnotné architektonické diela.
The Botanical garden in Nitra in western Slovakia is the scientific and pedagogic facility owned by the Slovak Agricultural University, focused on the cultural and educational activities.
The lake is a fishing ground and recreational location. The water provides pleasant refreshment, relaxation and the possibility of active rest for all ages during hot summer days. In winter there are suitable conditions for skating. The surrounding area offers several opportunities for hiking and cycling.
Château Topoľčianky is a wine manufacturer established in 1933 in the central part of the Danube plain in the south of the Slovak Republic.
Set in the heart of the ancient city of Nitra, 100 m from the pedestrian zone, Hotel Oko is close to many tourist attractions, such as St. Emmeram's Cathedral. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Le Bistro je trendový podnik v centre starobylej Nitry. Hosťom ponúka francúzsky štýl raňajok, čerstvú kávu a výborné dezerty.
Situated just 800 m from Nitra’s city centre, Mikado Hotel offers large rooms with spacious bathrooms. Facilities include a wellness centre with indoor pool and a squash court.
AZUL Hotel & Restaurant offers accommodation in Partizánske. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant that is serving hot breakfast for extra charge. Guests can also enjoy local beers that can be tasted in the hotel brewery.
After an expensive renovation the Renaissance chateau from the Appony dynasty has been transforned into a luxury hotel, famous for its extensive library of the Appony dynasty. You will find majestic halls, stylish rooms and spacious and luxury suites in this unique hotel .
The pension is located in the newly-built pizzeria. The accommodation provides 2-bed rooms with the possibility of an extra bed. Each room is equipped with a bathroom, a TV set and a wi-fi internet connection. There is also a parking lot on site. We also offer our clients the possibility to eat in our Romantik pizzeria.
We offer accommodation in 6 comfortably furnished rooms and suites. Rooms are fitted with solid wood. Each room has a TV, a bathroom with a shower and a toilet. There is a WIFI connection in the guesthouse.
Set in the heart of the ancient city of Nitra, 100 m from the pedestrian zone, Hotel Oko is close to many tourist attractions, such as St. Emmeram's Cathedral. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Situated just 800 m from Nitra’s city centre, Mikado Hotel offers large rooms with spacious bathrooms. Facilities include a wellness centre with indoor pool and a squash court.
AZUL Hotel & Restaurant offers accommodation in Partizánske. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant that is serving hot breakfast for extra charge. Guests can also enjoy local beers that can be tasted in the hotel brewery.
Termálne kúpele Malé Bielice sú súčasťou okresného mesta Partizánske a ponúkajú ideálne podmienky pre regeneráciu a relax. V priestoroch kúpeľov vyviera termálna minerálna voda s teplotou 43°C a má priaznivé účinky najmä na pohybové ústrojenstvo, nervovú sústavu, rehabilitáciu, regeneráciu organizmu a na choroby z povolania.
ThermalPark Nitrava sa nachádza v peknom prostredí v malebnej obci Poľný Kesov, neďaleko Nitry. Je ľahko prístupný do 15 minút jazdy autom z rýchlostnej cesty R1 – NITRA - JUH. ThermalPark Nitrava patrí svojou rozlohou medzi najväčšie na Slovensku.
The exceptionally valuable pre-Romanesque church of St George from the 10th century demonstrates the rich history and culture of the region of Ponitrie. Its architecture is the oldest complete pre-Romanesque one in the territory of Slovakia. Its interior contains the remains of the Romanesque and Gothic wall paintings from the 11th century (the oldest in Slovakia) and the Romanesque stone baptistery.
Amazing views and beautiful nature. These are the attractions offered by the Royal Oponice Castle in the Tríbeč Mountains.
This 16th-century, Renaissance-style manor house in the village of Oponice, which lies near the city of Nitra in western Slovakia, is bound to attract scores of art and history lovers.
A neoclassical manor house, which is located in an extensive and quiet park in the village of Beladice - Pustý Chotár a mere few kilometres outside Nitra, is home to an extraordinary gallery.
The urban district of Nitra is Dražovce, an important archaeological site with Slav settlement and cemetery from the time of the Great Moravian Empire.
The village of Topoľčianky, which is located north of the western Slovak town of Zlaté Moravce at the foothill of the Tribeč Mountains, boasts an extensive English garden, which features a picturesque Classicist-style manor house that forms the southern wing of an old castle.
A visit to the Hippology Museum in Topoľčianky will show you the world of horses and people. It is the only museum of this type in Slovakia.
Nitra, everything that you have ever wanted to know about agriculture can be found here. An open-air museum, Nitra open field of railway and a library are also part of it. The museum covers an area of over 30 hectares.
The bishop Cathedral of St Emeram at the Castle of Nitra originated by joining three temples of different age. It consists of the church from the 11th century, originally the Gothic Upper church from the 14th century and the Lower church from the 17th century.
