Getting to know Komárno

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1 Gen. Klapka Square

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar Gen. Klapka Square presents its dominant feature – the statue of György Klapka, a representative of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848-49. In 1849 general Klapka was in command of defence of Komárno…

2 Anglia Park

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar Anglia Park served as a place for relaxation and entertainment for the citizens of Komárno and its numerous military garrison during the 19th century. A band-stand, which once stood here, witnessed concerts…

3 New Fortress

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar The New Fortress is a part of the Komárno fortress system, the largest fortification of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The construction of the oldest part of the Old Fortress goes back to the…

4 Officer’s Pavilion

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar Officer’s Pavilion (built during the reign of Francis Joseph I in 1863) bears his personal motto on the main façade: VIRIBVS VNITIS („By united strengths”). Originally, the pavilion offered accommodation to the Empire…

5 St. Andrew’s Church

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar The construction of St. Andrew’s Church took place from 1723 to 1763. Construction bricks from a demolished fortress in the town of Nové Zámky were also used. In 1763 an earthquake turned…

6 Park of Franz Lehár

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar     The Park of Franz Lehár (1870-1948) is where the parental home of this worldwide known operetta composer once stood. Lehár’s most famous operettas include „The Merry Widow”. Opposite the Park of Franz…

7 Elisabeth’s Bridge

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar An opening bridge with a view of the harbor and shipyard takes you to the start of Elisabeth’s bridge. The shipyard was established at the end of the 19th century and it was…

8 Park of M. R. Štefánik

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar In the Park of M. R. Štefánik, in addition to Štefánik’s bronze statue or sailor’s statue, there is a memorial of those who had been displaced by force or deported. It reminds us…

9 The Trinity Pole

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar In 1715, The Sculpture of the Most Holy Trinity (the Trinity Pole) was built as a reminder of the plague epidemics and the end of the Kuruck wars from 1710-11. The Pole…

10 Courtyard of Europe

Read in: SlovenčinaMagyar The construction of the Courtyard of Europe began in 1999; however, the courtyard is incomplete. Besides containing buildings inspired by European countries and regions, the courtyard is interesting for it’s statues of rulers…

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The project Getting to know Komárno is an informal citizens’ initiative of Mr. Miroslav Lopata, Ms. Katarína Plavcová and Mr. Miroslav Švec supported by GLS WEB Design, s.r.o.