Nitra is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia. Apart from its rich history, Nitra is also known as a centre of agriculture or the city of youth, as there are two universities based here. Nitra is also a city where exhibitions and congresses take place. There are three theatres; the best known is The Andrej Bagar Theatre, The Old Theatre of Karol Spišák and The New Theatre. Every year, Nitra is a place of many international festivals and trade fairs. You can find out more here.

Romantic alleyways and mystical corners, magical ambience, ostentatious church buildings, historic landmarks, and sleepy atmosphere, all that is on offer at historical town reserve in the Upper Town along with Nitra’s dominant monument, which is undoubtedly, Nitra Castle.

The heritage of Saints Cyril and Methodius breathes through pedestrian zone. You can see works of art representing Great Moravian tradition – enlarged copy of historical sword made of bronze, iron fountain, man hole cover dating to Great Moravia, 5m tall musical clock, corner drinking fountain or Twigs of King Svatopluk. A walk through downtown brings you to monuments such as County House, Piarist monastery complex with the Church of St. Ladislav or the Synagogue. You can find out more here.

Do not forget to stop by the Calvary while visiting the city or take natural trail through Zobor´s Hills to the Pyramid with a view on the whole city. For culture, art and history visit one of the three theatres, Ponitrian Museum, Diocesan Museum, Slovak Agriculture Museum or the Nitra Gallery

Consider taking a trip Nitra’s environs, such as The Church of St. Michal in Drážovce Topoľčianky, Mojmírovce or nearby castles or thermal aquaparks.

You can find out more here: www.nitra.eu or here: www.visitnitra.eu.