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Nitra Castle is a castle located in the Old Town of Nitra, Slovakia. It dominates the city and is a national cultural monument. It is the seat of the Diocese of Nitra.
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Diecézna knižnica
Socha Corgoňa
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.
Františkánsky kostol Sv. Petra a Pavla
Katedrála Sv. Emerána
Nitriansky Hrad
Built in 9th century, when it was inhabited by the prince Pribina, later by Svätopluk in the Great Moravian period.