Trhová Hradská between the Malý Dunaj and cultural history

Nature

The Malý Dunaj flows through Trhová Hradská. The Klátovské rameno runs through the village’s cadastral area; part of this cadastral area lies within the Klátovské rameno National Nature Reserve. The protected area covers 306.4 ha and preserves alluvial forests, habitats of standing waters, as well as lowland and mountain meadows. The fifth level of protection applies in the reserve, while the third level applies in the 100 m-wide buffer zone. Rare and protected species found at Klátovské rameno include the fire-bellied toad, Eurasian otter, mute swan, grey heron, coot and white stork.

Culture

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua stands in a well-maintained church garden in the centre of Trhová Hradská. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1757 and rebuilt again in 1905–1906. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Greek cross, the interior is designed in the Art Nouveau style, and the exterior elements are predominantly neo-Romanesque. A sandstone Pietà dating from 1883 stands in front of the church, while a Trinity column dating from 1846 stands in the church garden. The grounds of the Roman Catholic church also contain a Lourdes grotto.

Several smaller monuments complement the village’s appearance. The roadside statue of Saint Wendelin was created in 1863 and is classified as a preserved, well-maintained local monument. It stands at the intersection on the main road towards Nyárasd, where the road to Nádszeg branches off. A wayside cross or roadside statue of Saint Florian by A. Brandl dates from 1873. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dating from 1739 stands beside the road to Topoľníky. The monument to Lajos Kossuth was erected in 1994; Kossuth visited Trhová Hradská in 1848, when he recruited soldiers there.

The local musical tradition is also associated with specific traces. Vásárúti Dalárda was founded in January 2007 and preserves folk songs passed down by earlier generations in the Csallóköz region. Traditionally, the choir performs at the local strudel festival and participates in an average of around 25 events per year. Vásárúti Dalárda also performs at the Advent concert in the village church. A carved wooden commemorative pillar for the local choir Vásárúti Dalárda dates from 2013.

History

The history of Vásárút is also connected with markets and local institutions. The cattle markets of the 19th century were widely known in the wider area. In 1752, Vásárút received the title “roľnícke mesto” and the right to hold annual fairs. The first local fire brigade association was founded in 1892 with 30 members. The fire station was built in 1960 in the centre of Trhová Hradská. A brass band was also active in Trhová Hradská during the interwar period.

Cycle routes

Several designated routes run through the village and its surroundings. The 14 km-long main route IX of the cycle route runs through Kútniky, Dunajský Klátov, Trhová Hradská, Horné Mýto and Ohrady Ostrov (Kürti sziget). The marked, flat cycle route IX/4 connects Trhová Hradská with Horné Mýto (Klátovské rameno) along a 2.1 km asphalt-concrete section suitable for all types of bicycles.

For a regional selection, you can also visit Kyselica, Šamorín, Horný Bar, Vrakúň, Dunajský Klátov, Kľúčovec, Povoda and Lehnice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Dunajská Streda District.