Holiday apartment in Dvory Nad Žitavou – Culture, Nature and Local Traditions

Dvory nad Žitavou reveals its distinctive character through a combination of sacred architecture, a Calvary, an educational trail, a municipal museum and fruit growing. Culture, landscape and local production can be found here in specific places and through recurring events.

Culture

The Church of St. Adalbert is a Baroque church built in the second half of the 18th century. Its main altar and altarpiece date from 1777. The church also has a Rieger organ, built in 1885, which continues to accompany the church's liturgical life to this day.

The Calvary also preserves several historical elements. The Stations of the Cross on the Calvary, the bell tower and the staircase decorated with sculptures date from 1855 to 1860. During the five-year construction of the Calvary, almost 7,000 trees were planted on the grounds and 14 Stations of the Cross were erected. During Lent, Stations of the Cross devotions are held there on Good Friday; a Holy Mass is celebrated on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

History

The municipal museum opened in 2009. It displays objects, pictures and agricultural equipment that recall earlier times and the values of the municipality. From Monday to Friday, the museum is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visits are available by telephone appointment.

Local Life

Emilove Sady is another agricultural enterprise directly associated with Dvory nad Žitavou. Apples, strawberries, peaches, cherries and plums have been grown there since 1966. Every year, Emilove Sady organizes pick-your-own events for strawberries and apples in Dvory nad Žitavou.

Nature

The “Tajomstvá pri rieke Žitava” educational trail is 11.8 km long and has an elevation difference of 25 m. It is self-guided, designed as a loop, accessible in both directions, intended for pedestrians and usable year-round. Its route leads from the municipal museum via the Calvary along the course of the Old Žitava and the Branovský Stream to the vineyards of Dvorské, and then back to the village center.

Leisure

The fishing lakes in Dvory nad Žitavou now serve a recreational purpose. A fishing competition and a triathlon competition are held every year at the “1-es kavicsos” lake. Thus, alongside the historic sites, bodies of water and recurring sporting events also form part of the village landscape.

Stay

When choosing a holiday apartment in Dvory nad Žitavou, it is worth taking a close look at the information provided for the respective offer. Included services, individual price components and the booking and cancellation conditions should also be clearly identifiable. When comparing several holiday apartments, these fields can be checked directly side by side. What matters are the specific terms stated for the individual offer, not a general expectation of the location.

You can reach additional pages about nearby places via: Rastislavice, Malá Nad Hronom, Pavlová, Chľaba, Travnica, Dolný Ohaj, Strekov, Hul.

For the higher-level travel overview: Nové Zámky.