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Topoľčany

Nitra Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Topoľčany

Topoľčany sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bošany, 35km from Cachtice Castle.

Topoľčany is a town located in Nitra Region, Slovakia. With a population of 24,086, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Topoľčany sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Topoľčany to your route.

About Topoľčany

Topoľčany ([ˈtɔpɔʎtʂani] ; Slovak: Veľké Topoľčany before 1920; Hungarian: Nagytapolcsány) is a town in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. The population is around 25,000 in total. The town's population is nicknamed Žochári (singl. Žochár) (producers, or owners of "mosses"). The Nitra River flows through a wide valley

Read more between the two mountain ranges that are visible from the town: Tribeč (to the east) and Považský Inovec (to the west). It is best known for the birthplace of the current prime minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.

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Where is Topoľčany located?

Topoľčany is located in Nitra Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.5636 latitude, 18.1671 longitude.

What is the population of Topoľčany?

Topoľčany has a population of approximately 24,086 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
24,086
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Nitra Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.5636, 18.1671

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Topoľčany

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Cachtice Castle

The brooding ruined castle of the 'Blood Countess' Elizabeth Bathory, on a vineyard hill in western Slovakia.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Trencin Castle

Large castle on a rock above the Vah valley in western Slovakia, with a Roman inscription of 179 AD carved below it.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Bojnice Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic chateau of fairytale spires above a spa town, Slovakia's most-visited castle.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Čičmany

The world's first folk-architecture reserve: a mountain village of dark log houses painted with white geometric patterns, a tradition some 200 years old that inspired Slovakia's Olympic team designs.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

A UNESCO-listed historic mining town with Renaissance palaces, open-air mining museums, and scenic artificial lakes called tajchy.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Topoľčany.

Bošany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

6 km awayPop. 4,094

Vozokany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

13 km awayPop. 1,114

Partizánske

🇸🇰 Slovakia

18 km awayPop. 20,739

Výčapy-Opatovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

18 km awayPop. 2,200

Bánovce nad Bebravou

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 16,486

Sokolníky

🇸🇰 Slovakia

21 km awayPop. 1,069

Žirany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

21 km awayPop. 1,349

Jelenec

🇸🇰 Slovakia

21 km awayPop. 2,116

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