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Cachtice Castle
The brooding ruined castle of the 'Blood Countess' Elizabeth Bathory, on a vineyard hill in western Slovakia.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Nitra
Nitra Region, Slovakia · Europe
About Nitra
Nitra sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce, 52km from Cachtice Castle.
Nitra is in Nitra Region, Slovakia, with about 86,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce, about 4 km away.
Nitra (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɲitra] ; also known by other alternative names) (Hungarian: Nyitra) is a city in southwestern Slovakia, situated at the foot of the Zobor Mountain in the Nitra River Valley about 90 km (56 mi) northeast of the country's capital, Bratislava. With a population of about 78,353, it is theRead more
fifth-largest city in Slovakia. Nitra stands on varied terrain, which features both rolling hills and vast plains, particularly to the south. Nitra is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia. It was the center of the Principality of Nitra, a duchy of great historic significance. Today, the city serves as the administrative center of Nitra Region (kraj) and Nitra District (okres). Nitra is the agricultural capital of Slovakia due to its long tradition of farming, favorable climate, and geography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nitra?
Within an hour or so of Nitra: Cachtice Castle (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Nitra?
The nearest famous roads are Donovaly Pass and Certovica Pass.
Where is Nitra?
Nitra is in Nitra Region, Slovakia, about 4 km from Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 86,329
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Nitra Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.3076, 18.0845
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Slovakia
Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving roads near Nitra
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 75 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
Driving in Slovakia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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