About Lucenec
Lucenec is located in the Banska Bystrica region of Slovakia and is also an important center of the region. When the artifacts extracted from excavations in the environment were examined, it showed the town dates back to the Stone Age and it is known to have been home to many different settlers, especially Huns, Hungarians, Slavs and Celts.
Over time the town has been called different names and throughout its history has been the scene of many wars. In the town it is very difficult to come across the influence of the Ottoman Empire, where the town was under the control of the Ottomans for a period of time. The town is mostly shaped by Austrian and European culture in Lucenec, where it is possible to see together both modern and historical buildings.
The town experiences a continental climate throughout the year. When winter arrives in Lucenec it can be pretty cold. Therefore, by arranging your visit to the warm spring and summer months, you will find the chance to travel about more comfortably.
The town is the commercial center of the region called Novohrad and became more popular here with the settlement of the Slavs. Lucenec took its current form with the modernisation that increased its influence during the 19th century. Lucenec gained the appearance of a typical European city with its built churches and modern buildings.
The best time of the year to visit Lucenec is undoubtedly during the spring months. When winter arrives the temperature drops to below minus in the town and it is freezing. In the summer, its the complete opposite with higher temperatures, which sometimes reaches 30 degrees.
During your trip to Lucenec, if you have enough time, with a few hours journey, you have the chance to see other cities of Slovakia. You can even travel to neighboring countries to experience different cultures.
