Nitra (region)
Nitra region is in Slovakia.
Regions
Tourist/traditional regions Upper Nitra and Lower Nitra are the two parts making this region.
Cities
BojniceBeautiful castle and thermal water pools.
NitraOne of the oldest Slovak towns with a castle and well preserved historical centre consisting many baroque palaces and burger´s houses.
TopoľčiankyA village with Renaissance castle with a maintained gardens surrounding it, open to public. Also a unique European Bison reserve is here.
See
Appony castle ruins
Arboretum MlyňanyA dendrological park with more than 2300 types of wood growing here.
Bojnice castleOne of the most beautiful Slovak castles.
Church in Diviaky nad NitricouA church from year 1232, one of the most important Roman Catholic buildings in the region.
Church of St. Nicolaus in PorubaA national historic monument, with intact Gothic wall paintings and painted ceiling from Renaissance.
Ghymes castle ruins
Hrušov castle ruins
Prepošt cave in Bojnice11m long cave almost in the city center, with rich history - people have lived here approx. 40000-70000 years ago. The nearby museum displays the artifacts found here.
Sivý kameň castle ruinsAlmost disintegrated ruins of a Gothic castle.
Do
Strážov Mountains Protected Landscape Area
Sports center for handicapped RamataSki and recreational area.
Nitrianske RudnoWater sports at the nearby pond. Includes camping, restaurant, pub, hiking trails, sport courts and other services.