Levice

Levice is a town in western Slovakia, in the Nitra Region, and the administrative center of Levice District. It lies in the western part of the country and serves as an important local hub for commerce and services. The town is dominated by the hilltop ruins of Levice Castle, which overlook the settlement, and its historic center features burgher houses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Levice has roots in medieval settlement; the first written mentions come from the 13th century, and the town received various privileges in the Middle Ages under the Kingdom of Hungary. Over the centuries it developed as a market town and a local center for agriculture, crafts, and trade. In the 19th and 20th centuries it industrialized modestly and became a regional service and rail hub.

Today the population is around 30,000 residents. The economy combines manufacturing, services, and trade, with small- and medium-sized enterprises playing a significant role. Levice is connected by rail and road to other regional centers in Slovakia, and it serves as a transportation junction for the surrounding area.

Cultural life centers on the historic town core and local museums. The area hosts local events and has facilities such as a regional museum and galleries.