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Description: On the right bank of the lower part of Hron river, in the southeast part of Podunajská nížina (lowland) the village of Šarovce is situated. It has a rich history. Its roots go (More) On the right bank of the lower part of Hron river, in the southeast part of Podunajská nížina (lowland) the village of Šarovce is situated. It has a rich history. Its roots go far, before the date of the first written mention in the year 1245. Nowadays, modern village with complete infrastructure is home for 1650 inhabitants of various nationality. There is the civil association „Spoločná budúcnosť" (Common future), of which target is to increase employment and education of Romany dwellers. In the past, agricultural character prevailed. In spite of its still lasting meaning, also a business spirit develops in shape of services and trade. Mainly tourist trade has great conditions for development there. There was established a museum of folk culture that manifests love of local inhabitants to their folk heritage. It was built with the assistance of European Union fonds. Roman-Catholic church was built in the 17th century. In its interior wall paintings and rich decoration capture. Building of church of reformed denomination also comes to the 17th century. To others sacral monuments we refer the chapel od St. Donáth at the entrance to the village. The area offers to the visitors stopping by the beautiful seclusions of Hron river and in summer using of local cycling trail. In Šarovce you have a chance to buy fresh and cheap vegetable, grown on local farm. Annually on 26th August unique tomato festivities are organised in Šarovce. It is a celebration and tour of demonstration vegetable which was grown up during the year. Besides delicious stewed vegetable salad prepared in many ways, there also wait for you many funny attractions like bull riding, beer drinking and pizza eatting competitions. The funniest is tomato war that enjoy either children or adults. The festivities finish in a community centre by performance of folk choruses. You are heartily invited to the next festivity. (Less) Channel: youtube
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