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Malé Karpaty (Small Carpathian Mountains) - Slovakia

Extent: 820 square kilometres.

This mountain range is located in west part of Slovakia and divide - similarly as fortification - Záhorská plainland from Danube plainland. The complex belongs to Fatra-Tatra area, which forms a part of West Carpathian Mountains. It is divided into four next parts, such as: Devínské, Pezinské, Brezovské and Čachtické.

Highest peak: Záruby (768 m).

Surface: afforested, including beech-wood and oak forests.

Climatic area: rather warm, in higher localities moderately warm area.

The territory was declared as Preserved Countryside Area in 1976.

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SK, Madunice: Hollý´s Town Surrounded By Water - VIDEO

Published: 15.11.2021

In the central part of western Slovakia, between three important cities, namely Trnava, Hlohovec and Piešťany, lies the village of Madunice. Thanks to the immediate vicinity of the Váh River, the surroundings of the village offer breathtaking natural scenery, as well as opportunities for active recreation in the form of fishing or hunting.

The oldest historical record of Madunice, the so-called Zobor Charter, dates from 1113, when King Koloman donated Hlohovec and nearby settlements to the Zobor Abbey of St. Hypolit. Among them are Madunice bearing the historical name Medencz.

As for the sights, Madunice offers more than enough of them. Certainly the most monumental is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary with an older Renaissance core from 1559. The Church of God was built on the site of an older church in the years 1799 - 1806 and is situated in the center of the village. It is a single-nave building with an extended presbytery and a tower.

In front of the church stands the Stone Cross built in 1806 and behind it is the Sculpture of St. Vendelín, Róch and Florián, built by the village in 1839, when the local parish was administered by a prominent Slovak writer, a representative of classicism, Ján Hollý.

In honor of this Bernolák poet, a memorial zone was created here, including the already mentioned church, garden (park), sacral buildings or the Jan Hollý Monument, which consists of a life-size sandstone statue placed on a stepped block pedestal. The Jan Hollý Memorial Parish, built around 1650 and representing a cultural and historical monument of profane folk architecture, is also included in the zone as part of the historical development. A part of the rectory is also a memorial room. We must also mention the reconstructed Municipal Office with an impressive cascading fountain.

The Statue of St. is also remarkable. Terezka Ježišková with a relief of Christ the Lord with two souls from 1933, as well as the Fire Cross from 1898, on the sides of which are placed statues of St. Virgin Mary and St. Josefa. It is also worth mentioning the Stone Statue of St. Jan Nepomucký from 1811.

Be sure not to miss the visit to the local cemetery, where the entrance to the Monument to the Fallen Soldiers in the First World War 1914-1918 is located. On the front is a memorial plaque with the names of 42 fallen citizens of Madunica. Next to this monument is the modernist Monument to the Liberators and Victims of World War II.

Madunice also offers various cultural events, which take place in the House of Culture or in the amphitheater on the eastern edge of the village. Perhaps the most famous event is the so-called Onion Festival, which always takes place in August. Strawberry self-harvesting, organized by a local agricultural cooperative, is also popular.

Beyond the village limits, it is worth visiting the Drahovce-Madunice Waterworks, which supplies water to irrigate land, improves conditions for fish farming and even provides water for cooling the Jaslovské Bohunice nuclear power plant. Several gravel pits are also sought after, offering not only breathtaking views of the countryside, but also refreshments on hot summer days.

The village of Madunice has a huge potential for agrotourism or cycling, which you can also experience. Therefore, do not hesitate and set out to discover the beauty of this picturesque village.

GPS: 48°28'42.5"N 17°46'52.9"E

Text, photos, and video: Pavol Jemala, Slovensko zdola

Music: Pixabay.com, Day Touring - 4228

SK, Trnava - Little Rome

Published: 3.4.2014

The city of Trnava is located in the central part of Trnavian Highlands. From historical point of view, it is one of the most interesting cities in Slovakia. Lets join us in exploration of this city. Since ancient times, trade routes crossed it, rulers changed and breathtaking sacral buildings were erected.

SK, Chtelnice: Visiting a Chateau with English Style Park – VIDEO

Published: 22.5.2022

On the edge of the Danubian Uplands, at the mouth of the Chtelnička Valley in the northern part of the Little Carpathians, lies the truly beautiful village of Chtelnice. The area in which it is located is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Slovakia.

SK, Trnava Region – Region of Winemaking, History, and Art I

Published: 13.5.2020

The Trnava region is located in the western part of the Slovak Republic. The area is the second smallest, but it offers more than enough tourist attractions. Lovers of history can take a tour of Trnava, for those who like spa, we recommend a visit to Piešťany, Velký Meder or Galanta, for gourmets and lovers of specific architecture Skalice and for pilgrims is definitely a picturesque stop Šaštín-Stráže.

SK, Jaslovské Bohunice: A Walk in Paderovce - VIDEO

Published: 20.9.2021

After walking through the village of Radošovce, when we returned home, we stopped in Jaslovské Bohunice, which is known to us thanks to the nearby presence of a nuclear power plant. Specifically, we visited the municipal part of Paderovce. It is interesting that three decades ago this part was an independent municipality, so it is no wonder that it still offers several beautiful sights to see.