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Hron2
The Hron (; ; ; ) is a long left tributary of the DanubePlán manažmentu povodňového rizikavčiastkovom povodí Hrona p. 38 and the second-longest river in . It flows from its source in the Low Tatra Mountains (below ) through central and southern Slovakia, emptying into the Danube near and |
Telgárt
Telgárt (, called ''Švermovo'' in 1948–1990) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. Etymology The name is of German origin: ''Tiergarten'' (initially a hunting area). In 1948, the village was named after a Czech communist resistance fighter and participant in Slovak National Uprising, Jan Šverma. In 1990, the residents of the village returned to the original name claiming that it is still in use and Šverma never fought in Telgárt. History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326, in 1549 it was referred as ''Thygart''. Geography The village lies at an altitude of 881 metres and covers an area of 55.974 km2. It has population of about 1,531 people. The Hron The Hron (; ; ; ) is a long left tributary of the Danube [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starý Tekov
Starý Tekov (, also ''Altbarsch, Altbersenberg, (Alt-)Bersenburg'', in earlier times also ''Berschenberg'', Alt ''Berschenburg'', ) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075. Geography The village lies at an altitude of 176 metres and covers an area of . It has a population of about 1470 people. Ethnicity The village is approximately 87% Slovak and 13% Magyar. Facilities The village has a public library a gym and football pitch A football pitch or soccer field is the playing surface for the game of association football. Its dimensions and markings are defined by Law 1 of the Laws of the Game (association football), Laws of the Game, "The Field of Play". The pitch is ty .... References Villages and municipalities in Levice District {{Levice-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zvolen
Zvolen (; ; ) is a city in central Slovakia, situated on the confluence of Hron and Slatina rivers. It is famous for several historical and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by Poľana mountain from the East, by Kremnické vrchy from the West and by Javorie and Štiavnické vrchy from the South. The population numbers approximately 40,000, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in Slovakia by population, thirteenth by size. It is the center of the Podpoľanie historical region and the seat of a county ( Zvolen District). It is also an important transportation hub in Slovakia, being one of the four central train stations in Slovakia (others are Bratislava, Košice and Žilina). Etymology The name is of Slovak (Slavic) origin meaning "the chosen one, splendid, excellent". The Hungarian ' and the German ' were derived from the Latinized form ' (earliest mention 1135). An adjective "Old" (, , ) distinguish Zvolen from Banská Bystrica (). History Zvolen has been inh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grannus
Grannus (also ''Granus'', '' Mogounus,'' and ''Amarcolitanus'') was a Celtic deity of classical antiquity. He was regularly identified with Apollo as Apollo Grannus and frequently worshipped in conjunction with Sirona, and sometimes with Mars and other deities. Name Etymology The theonym ''Grannus'' is a latinized form of Gaulish ''Grannos''. The same stem appears in the personal names ''Grania'', ''Grannia'', ''Grannicus'', and ''Grannica'', as well as in the place names ''Grignols'' (from an earlier *''Granno-ialon'' 'Grannus' clearing'), ''Aquae Granni'' (> ''Aachen''), and ''Granéjouls''. Its etymology remains debated. The name could be connected to Proto-Celtic *''grand''-''/grend-'', meaning 'beard' (cf. Middle Irish ''grend'', Middle Welsh ''grann'' 'chin, beard, cheek', Middle Breton ''grann'' 'eyebrow'), although some scholars have pointed that the god is never actually portrayed with a beard. Old French ''grenon'' ('small beard'), Old Spanish ''greñon'' ('beard') and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meditations
''Meditations'' () is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161–180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Composition Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the ''Meditations'' in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170–180 AD. A portion of his work was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes reveal that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova (modern-day Hron in Slovakia) and the second book was written at Carnuntum. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published. The work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varyin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( ; ; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoicism, Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161. Marcus Aurelius was the son of the praetor Marcus Annius Verus (father of Marcus Aurelius), Marcus Annius Verus and his wife, Domitia Calvilla. He was related through marriage to the emperors Trajan and Hadrian. Marcus was three when his father died, and was raised by his mother and Marcus Annius Verus (II), paternal grandfather. After Hadrian's Adoption in ancient Rome, adoptive son, Aelius Caesar, died in 138, Hadrian adopted Marcus's uncle Antoninus Pius as his new heir. In turn, Antoninus adopted Marcus and Lucius Verus, Lucius, the son of Aelius. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Tourism
Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula . It is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. It is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms (in which it acts as a solvent). It is vital for all known forms of life, despite not providing food energy or organic micronutrients. Its chemical formula, , indicates that each of its molecules contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, connected by covalent bonds. The hydrogen atoms are attached to the oxygen atom at an angle of 104.45°. In liquid form, is also called "water" at standard temperature and pressure. Because Earth's environment is relatively close to water's triple point, water exists on Earth as a solid, a liquid, and a gas. It forms precipitation in the form of rain and aerosols in the form of fog. Clouds consist of suspended droplets of water and ice, its solid state. When finely divided, crystalline ice may precipita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Želiezovce
Želiezovce (, until 1895: ; ) is a town in Slovakia in the Nitra Region in the Levice District, near the Hron river. Districts * Jarok (Želiezovce), Jarok () * Karolína (Želiezovce), Karolína * Mikula (Želiezovce), Mikula (1967 established) () * Rozina (Želiezovce), Rozina (), named after Rozina Esterházy (Festetics) (1779 - 1854) * Svodov (1976 established) (, ) * Veľký Dvor () * Želiezovce History The territory of the settlement was inhabited as early as the Bronze Age, the Quadi period and the Great Moravian period. The town was first mentioned in 1274. It was heavily damaged at the end of World War II. Archeology The town gave name to the archeological Želiezovce group (named after a find in Veľký Pesek, now part of the village Sikenica, which was part of Želiezovce in 1986-1992). St James Church The most notable monument of Želiezovce is the medieval church of St James the Greater, situated in the town centre. It was built in its current form in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levice
Levice (; , Hungarian pronunciation: ; ) is a town in western Slovakia. The town lies on the left bank of the lower Hron river. The Old Church Slavonic, Old Slavic name of the town was ''Leva'', which means "the Left One". The town is located in the north-eastern corner of the Danubian Lowland (''Podunajská nížina''), east of Bratislava, south-east of Nitra, south-west of Banská Štiavnica, south-west of Zvolen and from the border with Hungary. It is the capital of the Levice District, which is the largest district in Slovakia at . The town's heraldic animal is lion (in Slovak ''lev''), and the town's colours are green and yellow. History Levice is first mentioned as Leua, one of the villages belonging to the parish of Martin of Tours, St. Martin's Church in Bratka () in 1156. It was part of the Comitatus (Kingdom of Hungary), comitatus Tekov (''Bars''). First attacked by the Ottoman Empire, Turks in 1544, the town was set on fire while the castle was left unharmed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tlmače
Tlmače is a town and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. History In historical records the town was first mentioned in 1075 as ''Talmach''. It has town status since 1986. From 1986 to 1994 the villages of Malé Kozmálovce and Veľké Kozmálovce were part of the town. Geography The town lies at an altitude of 175 metres and covers an area of . It has a population of about 3,500 people. Demographics According to the 2001 census, the town had 4,305 inhabitants. 96.10% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 1.42% Hungarians, 1.02% Czechs and 0.53% Roma. The religious make-up was 72.45% Roman Catholics, 17.44% people with no religious affiliation, and 5.46% Lutherans. Facilities The town has a public library, a cinema, a gym and football stadium. Adding to the facilities, the town has a motocross track. It has a pharmacy and doctor's surgery and a specialized outpatient facility for adolescents and children. The town has a number of food and ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nová Baňa
Nová Baňa (; ) is a town in the west of central Slovakia and the largest town of the Žarnovica District, located in the Banská Bystrica Region. Etymology The original name of Nová Baňa was Štiavnica - derived from the still existing spring water ( - "acid water"). The town was first mentioned as ''nova montanya Schewnyche'' (1337). The Slovak name was adopted also by German colonists (Schennych, Sewniche). Contemporary description ''noua montanya regis'' (new royal mine) became the basis of newer Slovak (''Nová Baňa''), German (''Königsberg'') and Hungarian name (''Újbánya''). In the mid-14th century, the new name became dominant probably to distinguish the town from Banská Štiavnica. Geography Nová Baňa lies in right bank of Hron river. Nová Baňa region is surrounded by a ring of volcanic mountains ( Štiavnica Mountains on the east, Pohronský Inovec on the south-west and Vtáčnik on the north-west). Seven kilometers from Nová Baňa, close by the villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
