Discover Martin nad Žitavou: Culture, Nature and Activity

Martin nad Žitavou invites you to discover a place where cultural history, local voices and observing nature open up different perspectives. The traces of the place become particularly tangible in its buildings, memories, festivals and opportunities for activity.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Martin nad Žitavou, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation conditions on the accommodation pages. The choice remains aligned with your own travel plans; the cultural, natural and sporting themes of the place can be considered separately.

Culture and Architecture

The Kostol sv. Martina church has a clear architectural design: it is single-naved and has a square presbytery, a flat ceiling and an attached sacristy; it does not have a tower. Behind the main altar is a late Baroque painting depicting the death of Saint Martin. The masonry Neo-Baroque bell tower of Martin nad Žitavou dates from 1890 and is listed in the Central Register of the Slovak Monument Fund (ÚZPF SR) under number 1546/2.

For your travel planning, the themes can be considered separately: architecture, remembrance, music, festival cuisine, observing nature and activity stand alongside one another as different approaches.

Memory and Tradition

The Pamätná izba našich predkov documents the history of life and events in Martin nad Žitavou through objects and photographs collected with the support of local residents. It is currently housed in a storage facility due to a lack of space, while new premises are being sought for its reopening.

Another cultural expression is the Pelúsok folklore group: it rehearsed regional folk songs and performed at various significant local events, including in the local church. As part of the Martin nad Žitavou Municipal Days 2026 programme, the popular goulash-cooking competition “Martinská vareška” was scheduled to take place for the third time; it began at 12:00.

Nature and Activity

The Tríbeč Natura 2000 area consists mainly of deciduous forests and regularly provides a habitat for the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), the European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) and the European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), as well as other woodland bird species. These species give nature observation a specific thematic framework.

A new street workout area is located in the Sever residential zone behind the cemetery. It has certified workout equipment and provides a safe and accessible space for sports and active leisure for all age groups. Among the activity options, you can distinguish between the exercise area and the route: Cycling Route 2106 “Zlaté Moravce – Zlatno – Ladice Circuit” begins in the centre of Zlaté Moravce and splits into a circular route in the municipality of Martin nad Žitavou.

For your planning, you can switch between cultural, nature-related and activity-related themes.

Other places: Nemčiňany, Žikava, Mankovce, Slepčany, Velčice, Čierne Kľačany, Volkovce, Červený Hrádok

Getting Around

Public bus services connect Martin nad Žitavou directly with the district town of Zlaté Moravce and the regional capital of Nitra.

For the broader travel overview: Zlaté Moravce.