Levice

Levice is an important administrative center of southern Slovakia. In the 17th century it was attacked by the Turks, who finally conquered the city. It was freed after a year of occupation. The most important historical monument of the city is Levice Castle. Today it is partly a ruin. The castle includes well preserved Renaissance castle, which is part of the so-called lower castle and its the place where Tekovske Museum resides. Levice are surrounded by marshes and therefore there was built a drainage channel Perec, which can be still found over it place today. In Levice decorative stone and precious so-called gold onyx is mined. Tourist attraction and a place of relaxation is thermal pool Margita-Ilona. Near Levice is located Brhlovce village, which is popular for its unique rock dwellings. These homes were carved into the local rocks. At the present, they have status of reservation.