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An extensive castle probably used and completed in the Great Moravian period.

Its advantageous strategic location allowed the control of roads at a distance of 15-20 km. The castle has the shape of a 115 m long and 105 m wide horseshoe closed by a rampart, which is combined along its entire length with a moat. The castle consists of two courtyards, at the eastern end of the rampart there is a spring that provides water for most of the year. The last investigative survey was carried out here in 1999 by the Archaeological Museum of the SNM, which dated the youngest phase of the fortification to the 13th and early 14th centuries. The castle is accessible from the Harmónia resort with a blue tourist sign or from Modra with a blue and later yellow tourist sign, or from Zochová chata with a red and then a blue tourist sign.

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Tourist lookout tower on Veľká homoli

The tourist lookout tower on Veľká homoli was built at the end of 2001 and is located about 2.5 hours' walk from the center of Modra.

It is 20 m high and offers a circular view of the panorama of the Lesser Carpathians, Považské Inovec, the Tríbeč Mountains, the Danube Plain and, with good visibility, the Austrian Alps. Veľká homoľa is accessible by following the red sign from the bus stop near Zochová chata, from Modra by following the blue sign and from Pezinok by following the red (or later green) tourist sign. The tourist lookout tower was dismantled due to its unsatisfactory technical condition, and in the future a new lookout tower will be built in its place.

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Tis rocks

Yew rocks are located near Zochová cottage under Veľka homoľa.

They consist of three separate parts of the rock ridge and were declared a protected area in 1977. The Yew Rocks are a natural monument, an important example of the genesis of the Lesser Carpathians. The name of the rocks was derived from the yew tree that once grew here, but today it is a rarity. The rock formation is located on the blue tourist sign leading from Zochová chata through Zámčisko to Harmonia.

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Štúr's bench

A memorable place where Ľudovít Štúr often went (politician, writer, journalist, leader of the Slovak revolution in 1848-1849) during his time in Modra in 1851-1855.

The original monument in the shape of a bench from 1956 was destroyed, so in 1992 it was replaced by a new, unfortunately, now also devastated monument. A blue-marked hiking trail leads to Štúrová benches from Modra towards Veľká Homoľa (approximately 30 minutes). Štúr's bench is a frequent walking place in Modranov.

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Calvary cycling rest area

The cycling rest area near Kalvária in Modra improves the conditions for cyclists in the region. Its uniqueness lies in the functional connection of the cycle path with the relaxation zone for visitors, it is exceptional for the location and a wonderful view of the surroundings. Bicycle stands and a relaxation area with benches and play elements are available for cyclists.

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Astronomical and geophysical observatory

The Astronomical Observatory of the Comenius University operates near the Zochova chata recreation area and the local ski resort, which is used for the needs of astronomy, meteorology and astrophysics. It owns one of the largest telescopes in Slovakia and also serves as a seismological workplace. The observatory is accessible via an asphalt road from Zoch's cottage, or via a hiking trail towards Veľká Homoľa. Visiting hours: every Sunday between 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., entry is free. Sky observations for the public are not made at the observatory.

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Modran pond

The monument in the Modra Šnaudy district, where Ľudovít Štúr accidentally shot himself on December 22, 1855. The place was first marked with a monument in 1956 and was restored in 1986. An area was created, dominated by a linden tree with a white marble area in front of the monument, on which the famous epigram Ľ. Štúra „Bílá, I hope you would be, when you call yourself Blue, black, it seems to me that you will eat my slouts before you eat.“

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Modranské oskoruše

Three Modran oskorushas have been protected since 2003. These rare trees rise on a hill behind the city walls and currently stand on private land. The smallest tree, with a trunk circumference of 254 cm, with a crown diameter of 12 meters, has an estimated age of 150 years. The largest tree has a trunk circumference of 503 cm and an estimated more than 300 years. It belongs to the largest axles in Europe.

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