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Nitra

City · 🇸🇰 Slovakia
Population 75,945
Area 100 km²
Time zone Europe/Bratislava
Official website nitra.sk
Nitra

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Nitra Essentials

Nitra, the oldest city in Slovakia, centers around its historic castle complex and the 11th-century St. Emmeram's Cathedral. The landscape is defined by the Zobor peak and the Romanesque church of Dražovce, which dates back to the 11th century. Significant landmarks include the Art Nouveau Nitra Synagogue and the monumental County House. These sites trace Nitra's evolution from a Great Moravian power center to a religious hub, featuring ancient monastery ruins and hilltop viewpoints like Kalvária.

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Castles and Panoramic Views

Nitra's skyline is defined by its strategic fortifications and natural elevations. This collection highlights the city's evolution from the 10th-century Zobor Monastery ruins to the massive Nitra Castle complex. Explore the Bishop's Palace and the County House, representing the city's administrative history. For panoramic vistas, the Zobor mountain and Calvary peak provide perspectives of the Tribeč mountains and the urban landscape.

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Historic Religious Sites

Nitra’s spiritual landscape spans over a millennium, featuring some of Slovakia's oldest ecclesiastical structures. This collection highlights the 11th-century Romanesque Dražovce church and the multi-layered St. Emmeram’s Cathedral within the castle complex. The list also includes the Moorish-Byzantine Nitra Synagogue, Baroque chapels, and the Piarist complex. These sites reflect the city's role as a major religious center, from early Christian foundations to diverse architectural styles including Romanesque, Baroque, and Secessionist.

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Nitra — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -13°–8°
  • -4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–12°
  • -3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -5°–19°
  • 0° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–24°
  • 5° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 25° · extremes 9°–32°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–35°
  • 16° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–35°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -4°–16°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -11°–8°
  • -3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Slovak
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+421
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Tours & Activities

Nitra Castle
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Zoborský kláštor
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Kalvária

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