Nitra Castle

Region: Nitra Region
District: Nitra
City / Municipality: Nitra
Tourist location: Nitra - Lower Nitra (Dolná Nitra)
Mountains:Tribeč

Category: Castles in Slovakia

Nitra Castle - Cathedral of St. Emmeram's

Photo by János Korom /CC BY-SA

Photo by János Korom /CC BY

Nitra Castle is a national monument and landmark of the city of Nitra. At present time, visitors can see the restored castle complex, they have the opportunity to explore the Castle grounds with St. Emeram Cathedral, Diocese Museum, Casemates and Cathedral Tower.

Cathedral of St. Emmeram's is a part of the castle complex and it is cathedral temple of Diocese of Nitra. The Nitra Diocese is the first diocese on the territory of Slovakia. It was established in year 880 A.D. during the existence of the Great Moravian Empire.