Sts. Peter and Paul Church and Monastery of the Franciscan

Built in 1820 by Vavrinec Dunajský. The statue is named after the legendary figure of the Nitra blacksmith with enormous strength. The legend says he helped repel the first Turkish attack Nitra Castle, when it seemed that they would conquer it. With the help of heavy boulders and his massive figure, he scared the Turks away.

Built in 9th century, when it was inhabited by the prince Pribina, later by Svätopluk in the Great Moravian period.