Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Nitra, Slovakia
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1.6 km
51 m
Experience Nitra in Slovakia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in NitraSight 1: Nitriansky hrad
Nitra Castle is a castle located in the Old Town of Nitra, Slovakia. It dominants the city and is a national cultural monument. It is the seat of the Diocese of Nitra.
Sight 2: The Museum of Nitra Diocese
The Diocesan Museum of the Bishopric of Nitra is located in Nitra, in the Old Town district, specifically in the Upper Town. The official address is Nám. John Paul II, Nitra.
Sight 3: Bazilika sv. Emeráma
St. Emmeram's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Nitra, Slovakia. The entire cathedral is housed in the Nitra Castle precinct, much like Prague Castle.
Sight 4: Mariánsky stĺp
The Marian Column is a plague column in Nitra. This High Baroque sculpture, the largest in the city, is situated on the southern slope of the castle hill. Bishop Imrich Esterházi had a column erected to commemorate the great plague epidemics of 1710 and 1739, during which about a quarter of the city's inhabitants died. The sculpture was built in 1750 and its author is the Austrian stone sculptor Martin Vögerl from Bruck an der Leitha. The restored monument was approved on April 29, 2008.
Sight 5: Mestský park Nitra
The city park is located in the northwestern part of the Old Town. It is also known as the City Park in Sihot.
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