Pozba is shaped by several distinct features: hilly terrain, the 400-year-old Tankošký cer Turkey oak, prehistoric settlement remains and the Studnička pilgrimage site. Historic buildings and memorials add to this picture. When choosing between nature, religious culture and local history, the distinct features of each theme can help you decide what to focus on.

Hill Country and Natural Monument

Pozba’s terrain is predominantly made up of lowland hills with moderate to moderately pronounced relief. Elevations range from 156 to 253 metres. One specific natural feature is the protected Tankošký cer: the Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) is 400 years old and protected for its scientific and cultural significance. The description of the terrain and the significance of a single tree thus represent two distinct aspects of Pozba’s natural environment.

Prehistory and Buildings

Archaeological finds from the Pozba area attest to a Neolithic settlement of the Lengyel culture and an Eneolithic settlement with fluted pottery. The two sets of finds date to different periods of prehistory; the pottery type at the Eneolithic settlement is also specified. Together, they give the local history a long-term perspective.

The Reformed Church is the oldest monument in the municipality. It was built in 1785 in the Toleration Classicist style. Pozba railway station is a different type of building: its single-storey, rectangular structure has been preserved to this day almost in its original condition. The church and the railway station add two distinct architectural landmarks to the local history.

Memorials in Pozba

A monument to the victims of the First and Second World Wars, erected in 1994, stands in the square. Engraved on the war memorial are the names of nine victims of the First World War and 22 fallen soldiers of the Second World War. The two groups are listed separately on the same monument. Pozba is also home to a preserved Jewish cemetery with marble gravestones. It adds a distinct part of the local heritage to the town’s memorial sites.

Studnička: Chapels, Stations of the Cross and Pilgrimage

The Studnička Pozba pilgrimage site is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. A chapel built in 1926 with donations from pilgrims stands above the spring. Higher up, the Calvary features 15 images of the Stations of the Cross attached to trees. The complex also includes a Lourdes grotto with a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. Opposite the chapel at Studnička stands a second chapel, built in 1914. The site therefore comprises several distinct religious features, each serving as a separate point of interest.

The pilgrimage site lies in the triangle between the municipalities of Pozba, Bardoňovo and Dedinka. From May to the end of October, Holy Mass is celebrated there regularly every Sunday at 11:00. If you plan to attend the service, check the time again before your visit.

For the broader travel overview: Nové Zámky.