Discover Ľudovítová: Nitra, fishponds and heritage

River landscape and orientation

Ľudovítová lies in the southeastern part of the Nitrianska sprašová pahorkatina, on a small hill on the right bank of the Nitra. The municipality covers just under 188 hectares and extends across both sides of the river. The village’s location on the right bank and the municipality’s extent across both banks describe two different spatial levels.

The fishponds of Ľudovítová were created by separating former branches of the Nitra and artificially damming them. They are considered a popular spot for anglers and also serve a recreational purpose. If you would like to fish, the Ľudovítová municipal office issues fishing permits immediately upon verbal request. Fees and administrative procedures may change; therefore, check the current conditions before applying.

A multifunctional sports court with artificial turf, fencing and barriers for ball games, as well as a children’s playground, provide facilities for residents and visitors. The municipal operating rules were approved in 2019. Local operating conditions may change; check them in advance if needed.

A short cycling route, number 5114, runs from Podhorany via Mechenice and ends in Ľudovítová after 3.5 kilometres. If you plan to ride it, check the route conditions before setting out.

Building history and historical traces

The Baroque chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua was built in 1773. It has a rectangular floor plan, a semicircular apse and a roof turret—a small, tower-like structure on the roof.

On 13 June, the feast day of Saint Anthony, solemn church services and the local church fair are held. If you would like to time your trip to coincide with the festival, 13 June is the relevant date.

The manor house of Ľudovítová dates from the 18th century. It initially belonged to the Nyárki family and later, until 1950, to the Ghylányi family. A park of just under two hectares, with trees from Europe and overseas, surrounded the manor house; some trees were later removed.

At Torokmezo (Turecké pole), on the border between Ľudovítová and Výčapy-Opatovce, a Turkish cross stands in memory of the defeat of the Turks.

Archaeological finds are also part of the village’s history: excavations at Telkek uncovered several pottery fragments from the Neolithic and Eneolithic Maďarovce culture. Telkek lies on a rise in the terrain 250 metres south of the cemetery chapel. The contrast between the finds and the buildings helps put them in chronological context: the pottery fragments date from the Neolithic and Eneolithic, whereas the chapel and manor house date from the 18th century. The history of the area thus stretches from prehistoric finds to the later buildings of Ľudovítová.

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Go to the main travel overview: Nitra.