Slovakia In History Official

Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with the Great Moravian Empire (833–907), an early Slavic state that served as the cradle of Slovak Christianity and culture.

The arrival of Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius in 863, who brought the first Slavic written language and spread Christianity across the region. Slovakia in History

Following Ottoman invasions in the south, Bratislava (then Pressburg) served as the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, hosting the coronations of 11 Hungarian kings and 8 queens in St. Martin’s Cathedral. Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with

After the fall of Great Moravia, the territory was progressively integrated into the Kingdom of Hungary , where it remained for nearly 1,000 years. 2. The Long Millennium: Life in the Hungarian Kingdom where it remained for nearly 1