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Things to see in Nitra (Slovakia): 30 places and when to go
Nitra is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (6), Temples (5). The best known are St. Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra, Dražovce church and Nitra Castle. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.3275, 18.0819
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (6) · Temples (5) · Mountains (5) · Hiking (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 67 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Žibrica, at 617 m.
What to see in Nitra
The places in and around Nitra, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Emmeram's Cathedral, NitraCathedral1.1 km
- Dražovce churchRoman Catholic church building in Dražovce, Nitra district, Slovakia3.8 km
- Nitra CastleCastle1.1 km
- Nitra SynagogueHistorical building in Slovakia1.8 km
- ZoborMountain in Slovakia2.9 km
- Gýmeš CastleZrúcanina hradu14 km
- Oponice CastleHistoric site in Slovakia15 km
- Calvary Hill in NitraSummit3.5 km
- St. Martin ChurchRoman Catholic Church building in Jarok, Nitra District, Slovakia11 km
- Svoradova jaskyňaCave2.3 km
- ŽibricaMountain in Slovakia6.8 km
- Kaštieľ JazerniczkychManor house12 km
- KatrušaSummit5.0 km
- Múzeum PodzoboriaMuseum9.4 km
- Veľká SkalaMountain in Slovakia14 km
- Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Atajo debajo de ZoborbergHiking1.7 km
- Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Jelenec – NitraHiking4.8 km
- Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Nitra – Veľké ZálužieHiking5.5 km
- Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Sección Hronský Beňadik – TrnavaHiking2.4 km
- Kaštieľ LukáčovceManor house13 km
- Sasinkovo Manor houseManor house in Sasinkovo, Hlohovec district, Slovakia18 km
- Kostol sv. Klementa rímskéhoTemples15 km
- Mini farma u MaduWith kids · Wildlife3.2 km
- Minifarma Ranč Nové SedloWith kids · Wildlife9.4 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Pálenica Jelšovce, Pálenica Klasov, Pálenica Močenok, Vinotéka a pivotéka Pivnička
- With kids: Univerzitné vivárium
- Hot springs: Penzion&Wellness Zoborska
When to go to Nitra
The best time to visit Nitra is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:33
- FebPossible9:57
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time15:00
- JunBest time15:52
- JulBest time15:30
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:56
- DecPossible8:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. In May, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nitra
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bojná25 places30 km
- Galanta25 places30 km
- Pozba19 places33 km
- Trnava41 places36 km
- Rybník40 places37 km
- Nové Zámky15 places39 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nitra?
The best known: St. Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra, Dražovce church, Nitra Castle, Nitra Synagogue, Zobor. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nitra?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.
How do you get to Nitra?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nitra as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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